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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 Elizabeth's plan when she hears the reasons for the town bells and music?
(a) She goes to the Ring to seek her mother.
(b) She stays at the Three Mariners.
(c) She congratulates the happy couple immediately.
(d) She moves out of High Place Hall.

2. What does Farfrae indirectly offer Henchard?
(a) A partnership.
(b) A bribe to stay out of his life.
(c) A corn-trussing job.
(d) Start-up money for a new business.

3. How does Susan know Michael Henchard is in Casterbridge?
(a) Michael contacts Susan first.
(b) From a friend.
(c) Through hearsay on the street.
(d) She asks the furmity woman.

4. What is Elizabeth's manner when she first sees Farfrae in his room?
(a) Observant and silent.
(b) Earnest and talkative.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Coquettish.

5. What news does Michael hear at the stone bridge?
(a) Farfrae buys his personal belongings.
(b) Farfrae is hiring corn-trussers.
(c) Jopp knows about the Jersey affair.
(d) Farfrae is mayor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Farfrae and Susan observe about Henchard?

2. What inspires Michael to finally ask Lucetta to marry him?

3. Although now the town beauty, what does Elizabeth feel she still lacks?

4. What surprises Elizabeth when she goes to see Henchard?

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

(see the answer key)

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