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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In chapter 24, what makes Elizabeth upset?
(a) Henchard publicly dismisses her and Miss Templeman at the market.
(b) Lucetta and Henchard show attraction towards one another.
(c) She is envious of Miss Templeman's fashionability.
(d) Lucetta and Farfrae show attraction towards one another.

2. What does Elizabeth notice about the backdoor of Miss Templeman's home?
(a) It is hidden behind a curtain.
(b) The alley entrance is as bright as the front entrance.
(c) It faces the marketplace.
(d) The keystone is a disfigured mask.

3. How are Susan and Elizabeth-Jane evident strangers in Casterbridge?
(a) Their accents give them away.
(b) They do not know the whereabouts of Henchard despite his popularity.
(c) By the way they are dressed.
(d) They do not know about the bad corn sold to the bakers and millers.

4. To whom does Michael go for weather advice?
(a) Farfrae.
(b) The weather-caster.
(c) Jopp.
(d) Whittle.

5. Why does Lucetta invite Elizabeth to live with her?
(a) To take Elizabeth away from Henchard's demeaning home.
(b) To get Elizabeth closer to Farfrae.
(c) To give Henchard an excuse to visit her home.
(d) To teach Elizabeth a more refined way of living.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Casterbridge best described?

2. What are the councilmen and Farfrae's plans for Henchard?

3. How does Michael feel after Susan's death?

4. How does Michael describe Donald's knock?

5. When Elizabeth meets Lucetta on the road, who/what attacks them?

(see the answer key)

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