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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) Split, with some who support it and others who find it too cruel.
(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) They all believe the upper class deserves it.

2. 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) He remembers Templeman is Lucetta's aunt's surname.
(d) Elizabeth describes the mystery woman to Henchard.

3. What does the Scotchman do to get the mayor's attention?
(a) He waits for the mayor to leave the party and approaches him.
(b) He never gets the mayor's attenion.
(c) He sends a note via the waiter.
(d) He writes a note and throws it through the window.

4. What news are the townsfolk waiting for at the end of chapter 30?
(a) Whether Henchard keeps his business.
(b) Whether Donald keeps his business.
(c) What becomes of Elizabeth.
(d) What becomes of the furmity woman.

5. What age is Elizabeth Jane when she and her mother search for Michael Henchard?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Twenty-one.
(c) Eighteen.
(d) Seventeen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What keeps the Scotchman lingering about the King's Arms?

2. How does Lucetta regard Elizabeth's feelings for Donald?

3. The patrons of Peter's Finger feels what with the upper class?

4. What are the councilmen and Farfrae's plans for Henchard?

5. What is Michael's reaction to what the defendant says?

(see the answer key)

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