1. In chapter 24, what makes Elizabeth upset?
(a) Lucetta and Farfrae show attraction towards one another.
(b) Lucetta and Henchard show attraction towards one another.
(c) She is envious of Miss Templeman's fashionability.
(d) Henchard publicly dismisses her and Miss Templeman at the market.

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

3. On the day of the skimmity ride, who knows where Donald goes to?
(a) Lucetta and Elizabeth.
(b) Lucetta and Henchard.
(c) Henchard and Whittle.
(d) Whittle and Elizabeth.

4. What does Lucetta believe is her only "practicable weapon"?
(a) Her power in money.
(b) Her power as the mayor's wife.
(c) She does not feel she has any.
(d) Power of persuasion.

5. Where is Henchard when the commotions of the scandal are heard from town?
(a) Following Farfrae.
(b) The brick bridge.
(c) In the loft.
(d) The stone bridge.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the scene of the wagon crash, when Henchard's man says the word of Lucetta and Elizabeth Jane are not to be accounted for because all women swoon for Donald, Henchard __________.

2. During the ruckus of the skimmity ride, who shows the most bravery?

3. What does the Scotchman do to get the mayor's attention?

4. Where does Michael challenge Donald to a fight?

5. What inspires Michael to finally ask Lucetta to marry him?

(see the answer key)

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