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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 39.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Michael discover Lucetta is in Casterbridge?
(a) Michael sees her at Susan's grave.
(b) Lucetta strategically runs into him at the marketplace.
(c) Elizabeth describes the mystery woman to Henchard.
(d) He remembers Templeman is Lucetta's aunt's surname.

2. How does Michael feel after Susan's death?
(a) Despair.
(b) Free.
(c) Lonely.
(d) Relief.

3. What does Michael do with his last possessions?
(a) He sells his watch and gives his last pocket money to a small creditor.
(b) He sells his last possessions to pay his new landlord rent.
(c) He sets them in front of his old house, unable to leave.
(d) He gives them to Elizabeth and asks for forgiveness.

4. As magistrate, what familiar character does Michael judge?
(a) Solomon.
(b) Whittle.
(c) The furmity woman.
(d) Jopp.

5. Now in Casterbridge, what does Lucetta expect from Henchard?
(a) A share in his business.
(b) For Michael to treat Elizabeth well.
(c) Courtship and marriage.
(d) Monetary compensation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Susan writes a letter to Michael when on her deathbed. What does she request of him concerning this letter?

2. What do Susan and Michael decide about Elizabeth?

3. What do the people of Casterbridge know of the mayor's past wife?

4. What is Farfrae's reaction to Henchard's confession?

5. Who warms Donald about the happenings at the Three Mariners?

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