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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 44.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Henchard's education is compared to whom?
(a) Aristotle.
(b) Aeneas.
(c) Plato.
(d) Achilles.

2. Who sends Donald to his new destination?
(a) Conway.
(b) Mrs. Cuxsom.
(c) Jopp.
(d) Longways.

3. Although now the town beauty, what does Elizabeth feel she still lacks?
(a) A proper education.
(b) Fashionable sensibility.
(c) A proper lady's demeanor.
(d) Love.

4. What does Michael do to further exemplify his selfishness?
(a) Ask Elizabeth if Lucetta mentions him on her deathbed.
(b) Lies to Newson about Elizabeth.
(c) Tells Elizabeth to make breakfast despite her sleepless night.
(d) Enter the Farfrae household and demand to know what is going on.

5. What is the town's mood when Mrs. Farfrae's condition is heard?
(a) Guilty.
(b) Apathetic.
(c) Content.
(d) They feel she deserves it.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Michael turn to when he goes bankrupt?

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

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

5. How does Michael discover Lucetta is in Casterbridge?

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