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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. In chapter 19, what act blatantly shows Michael's disrespect for Susan's request?
(a) He marries the Jersey woman immediately after her death.
(b) He tells Farfrae and Elizabeth to discontinue their courtship.
(c) He opens Susan's deathbed letter early.
(d) He does not help Elizabeth receive an education.

2. What change is observed in Michael's behavior toward Donald when Donald becomes more popular?
(a) Michael is short-tempered with Donald at all times.
(b) Michael follows Donald everywhere to keep an eye on him.
(c) It becomes all business with no extraneous friendship.
(d) Henchard becomes even more overbearing of a friend so Farfrae likes him the best.

3. What does Henchard suggest to announce in the paper?
(a) Elizabeth Jane Newson is now Elizabeth Jane Henchard.
(b) The corn from Durnover are ready for market.
(c) The smooth workings of the business with Farfrae as manager.
(d) He and Susan's marriage place and date.

4. How do you describe Henchard's disposition towards strangers?
(a) Rude and contemptuous.
(b) Bland and disinterested.
(c) Charming and cordial.
(d) Festive and hearty.

5. What inspires Michael to finally ask Lucetta to marry him?
(a) His loneliness and her disinterest.
(b) He believes it angers Elizabeth.
(c) Michael feels he needs to do right by her.
(d) He knows Farfrae is courting her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Elizabeth move to when she leaves Henchard's house?

2. What is Abel's punishment for being chronically late?

3. What does Michael do for a living?

4. What makes Susan uncomfortable about her relationship with Newson?

5. What age is Elizabeth Jane when she and her mother search for Michael Henchard?

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