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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What makes Elizabeth believe Donald is not interested in wooing her?
(a) She believes she is too plain.
(b) Farfrae is too smart for her.
(c) Farfrae opens up a competing business against her father's.
(d) She is the stepdaughter of a contemptuous man.

2. Michael allows Farfrae to court Elizabeth under what condition?
(a) Farfrae pays a sum.
(b) Farfrae refers some customers to Henchard's business.
(c) Elizabeth is to leave as soon as possible.
(d) It's not in Michael's house.

3. During the ruckus of the skimmity ride, who shows the most bravery?
(a) Grower.
(b) Charl.
(c) Blowbody.
(d) The constables.

4. What does Lucetta do when the town hears the rumors from the defendant about the magistrate?
(a) She confronts Michael about the truth.
(b) She leaves town for a few days.
(c) She tells Farfrae they cannot be together anymore.
(d) She gives the house to Elizabeth and moves away.

5. What causes Michael to be bitter towards Elizabeth?
(a) Elizabeth brings his status down in town.
(b) She is in courtship with Farfrae.
(c) She spends too much of his hard earned money.
(d) He discovers she is not his real daughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Michael incessantly criticizes Elizabeth for what?

2. How does Henchard almost reveal to Elizabeth she is his daughter?

3. Why does Lucetta invite Elizabeth to live with her?

4. What is the motive behind the "skimmity ride"?

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

(see the answer key)

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