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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 35.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one of Henchard's motives for his remarriage with Susan?
(a) A married man is more respectable than a bachelor.
(b) To punish himself.
(c) He is obliged by an oath he makes nineteen years ago.
(d) To find love again.

2. Who does Henchard hire to compete against Farfrae?
(a) Mr. Cuxom.
(b) Jopp.
(c) One of the councilmen.
(d) Elizabeth.

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

4. What surprising feature does Elizabeth and Susan notice about the glasses in front of the mayor?
(a) All three of sherry, port, and wine are still full.
(b) The ones for wine are empty.
(c) There are no glasses.
(d) There is only one glass.

5. What do Susan and Michael decide about Elizabeth?
(a) She should stay ignorant of her parents' past.
(b) Susan wants Michael to break the news to her.
(c) They intend to tell her after they are remarried.
(d) She deserves to know the truth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Michael turn to when he goes bankrupt?

2. What does Lucetta believe is her only "practicable weapon"?

3. What makes Elizabeth believe Donald is not interested in wooing her?

4. What does Farfrae and Susan observe about Henchard?

5. How does Henchard almost reveal to Elizabeth she is his daughter?

(see the answer key)

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