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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What do the people of Casterbridge know of the mayor's past wife?
(a) They believe she dies at sea.
(b) She leaves him for another man.
(c) They don't think the mayor is ever married since he comes to Casterbridge alone.
(d) They know nothing.

3. How do Susan and Elizabeth pay for their lodgings, despite their little income?
(a) Elizabeth works for the landlady to discount the price.
(b) Susan and her daughter work the kitchen for each night's stay.
(c) The nice landlady gives the tired strangers a break.
(d) Farfrae lends them a loan.

4. When Elizabeth meets Lucetta on the road, who/what attacks them?
(a) A raging bull.
(b) Henchard.
(c) A wild horse.
(d) Jopp.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Weydon Priors can be described as ...

2. What does Susan fear about meeting Michael Henchard?

3. What are Henchard's intentions when retrieving some letters from Farfrae?

4. What news does Michael hear at the stone bridge?

5. What is one of the causes of Henchard's bankruptcy?

(see the answer key)

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