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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the councilmen and Farfrae's plans for Henchard?
(a) To give back his old business.
(b) To re-appoint him mayor.
(c) To rent out a seed store for Henchard.
(d) To make him a councilman.

2. When Henchard meets Lucetta, she reminds him of _________.
(a) Susan.
(b) Mrs. Cuxom.
(c) The furmity woman.
(d) Elizabeth.

3. What makes Susan uncomfortable about her relationship with Newson?
(a) She discovers her marriage is not binding.
(b) Newson is a drunkard.
(c) Newson is always at sea.
(d) Because Elizabeth Jane is not his daughter.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What surprises Henchard the most about Farfrae?

2. How does Michael discover Lucetta is in Casterbridge?

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

4. How does Michael act toward Lucetta when they meet on Donald's farm?

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

(see the answer key)

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