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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Rumor of the "skimmity ride" is going around. What is the feeling about this amongst the lower class?
(a) They all believe the upper class deserves it.
(b) They are dubious of its morality but no one speaks up.
(c) They are ready for some fun after twenty years of boredom.
(d) Split, with some who support it and others who find it too cruel.

2. When Michael gets sick, who is there to nurse him to health?
(a) Elizabeth.
(b) Lucetta.
(c) Abel Whittle.
(d) No one.

3. What sort of people live at Mixen Lane?
(a) Patrons of the Three Mariners.
(b) The rich that are down in their luck.
(c) Low-lifes.
(d) Church-goers.

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

5. What drunken act does Michael do at the Three Mariners?
(a) He forces the band to play Psalm 109.
(b) He sings and curses Farfrae.
(c) He initiates a brawl.
(d) He reads Lucetta's letters aloud.

Short Answer Questions

1. What news are the townsfolk waiting for at the end of chapter 30?

2. What is the people's reaction to the skiff between Michael and Donald?

3. What does Henchard warn Lucetta?

4. What brings Michael over the edge and gets him to start drinking again?

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

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