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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lucetta request from Henchard?
(a) For Michael to move away.
(b) Her past love letters.
(c) For Michael to quit Farfrae's employment.
(d) For Michael to treat Elizabeth more fairly.

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

3. What section of town does Michael now live?
(a) Mixen Lane.
(b) Stone Bridge.
(c) Durnover Hill.
(d) Priory Mill.

4. What is Henchard's impression of the new machinery?
(a) He is ecstatic that only the richer like himself can afford it.
(b) He is dubious, but is willing to give it a try.
(c) He believes it revolutionizes farming.
(d) He believes it is useless.

5. How does Michael act toward Lucetta when they meet on Donald's farm?
(a) Michael is nice and wants forgiveness.
(b) Michael is ashamed and runs away from her sight.
(c) Michael speaks sarcastically to her.
(d) Michael leers at her with cold stares.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Farfrae indirectly offer Henchard?

2. What consequence occurs when Henchard makes a bad corn deal?

3. What drunken act does Michael do at the Three Mariners?

4. What misunderstood rumor reaches Henchard that makes him angry?

5. How does Susan know Michael Henchard is in Casterbridge?

(see the answer key)

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