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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 25 | Chapter 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Abel's punishment for being chronically late?
(a) He is laid off.
(b) He is to sleep in Henchard's barn.
(c) Going through town without breeches.
(d) Lashings.

2. What new machinery is introduced at the Saturday market?
(a) A combine.
(b) A tractor.
(c) A seed drill.
(d) A harvester.

3. What is the main cause of Henchard's celebration failure?
(a) The set-up is much too far for the majority of the townsfolk.
(b) Bad weather.
(c) He charges a fee while Donald does not.
(d) The music is not as good as that in Donald's pavilion.

4. What consequence occurs when Henchard makes a bad corn deal?
(a) The farmers threaten Henchard if they don't get their pay.
(b) The only person to loan Henchard money is Farfrae.
(c) Henchard is evicted from his home.
(d) The bank takes possession of his belongings.

5. What is Lucetta's initial response when she meets Farfrae?
(a) She is attracted and flirts with him.
(b) She hardly takes notice.
(c) She thinks he is smart, but not comparatively to Henchard.
(d) She disapproves of him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Farfrae do at the hiring market?

2. What surprising feature does Elizabeth and Susan notice about the glasses in front of the mayor?

3. Who does Henchard hire to compete against Farfrae?

4. What are Michael's first words when he sees Susan after so many years?

5. What does Lucetta do when Michael finally calls for her?

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