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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Four pennies are used to keep Susan's eyes closed. What becomes of them after Martha buries them?
(a) Elizabeth digs it out to keep.
(b) Abel finds them by accident and brings them back to his mother.
(c) It rusts and and stays buried with the Romans of historical past.
(d) Coney digs it out to use for drink.

2. How does Elizabeth and Lucetta meet?
(a) Elizabeth applies to work for the new woman coming to Casterbridge.
(b) Lucetta visits Henchard and meets Elizabeth.
(c) While looking for Farfrae in the marketplace.
(d) They are both visiting Susan's grave.

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

4. What causes Lucetta to change her mind about marrying Henchard?
(a) Lucetta's conscience tells her it is the only right thing to do.
(b) Henchard blackmails her.
(c) Lucetta does not want to hurt Elizabeth by marrying Farfrae.
(d) Farfrae proves himself unworthy at the crash site.

5. What are Michael's first words when he sees Susan after so many years?
(a) "I love you."
(b) "I'm sorry."
(c) "I looked for you."
(d) "I don't drink."

Short Answer Questions

1. When Elizabeth meets Lucetta on the road, who/what attacks them?

2. What age is Elizabeth Jane when she and her mother search for Michael Henchard?

3. What happens to Michael's business?

4. What is the main cause of Henchard's celebration failure?

5. What stages does Michael go through when drunk?

(see the answer key)

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