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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Susan and Michael decide about Elizabeth?
(a) She deserves to know the truth.
(b) She should stay ignorant of her parents' past.
(c) Susan wants Michael to break the news to her.
(d) They intend to tell her after they are remarried.

2. What keeps the Scotchman lingering about the King's Arms?
(a) A discussion on the bad wheat around town.
(b) The music band gets him curious.
(c) The King's Arms is the only inn he finds.
(d) A discussion about the mayor's past.

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

4. What consequence occurs when Henchard makes a bad corn deal?
(a) The only person to loan Henchard money is Farfrae.
(b) The bank takes possession of his belongings.
(c) Henchard is evicted from his home.
(d) The farmers threaten Henchard if they don't get their pay.

5. Where is the first place Michael heads to when he wakes up in the morning in the furmity tent?
(a) A neighbor's for breakfast.
(b) The church.
(c) The nearest farm.
(d) The seaport.

6. How does Henchard first learn the townspeople prefer Donald over him?
(a) A lawyer from Henchard's celebration tells him.
(b) Through a messenger boy from Durnover.
(c) From a councilman.
(d) Henchard sees it in the people's faces as they admire Donald dancing.

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

8. What surprises Elizabeth when she goes to see Henchard?
(a) She discovers she is Henchard's daughter.
(b) Henchard's estate is too large to find him.
(c) She finds out Henchard and Susan are once married.
(d) She meets Farfrae unexpectedly.

9. What do the people of Casterbridge know of the mayor's past wife?
(a) They know nothing.
(b) She leaves him for another man.
(c) They don't think the mayor is ever married since he comes to Casterbridge alone.
(d) They believe she dies at sea.

10. What surprising feature does Elizabeth and Susan notice about the glasses in front of the mayor?
(a) All three of sherry, port, and wine are still full.
(b) There are no glasses.
(c) The ones for wine are empty.
(d) There is only one glass.

11. In chapter 29, what does Lucetta offer Henchard?
(a) A long engagement.
(b) An immediate marriage.
(c) Money for his business.
(d) A scheme against Farfrae.

12. What is the main cause of Henchard's celebration failure?
(a) The set-up is much too far for the majority of the townsfolk.
(b) The music is not as good as that in Donald's pavilion.
(c) Bad weather.
(d) He charges a fee while Donald does not.

13. What is Farfrae's initial impression of Elizabeth Jane?
(a) He is attracted, but sets on heading to America.
(b) He does not notice her.
(c) He finds her charming and considers staying for her.
(d) He finds her below his level.

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

15. What is Michael Henchard's initial reaction when Elizabeth requests to leave?
(a) He is suspicious.
(b) He is hurt.
(c) He is agreeable and willing.
(d) He is angry she leaves him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Michael's first words when he sees Susan after so many years?

2. In chapter 24, what makes Elizabeth upset?

3. Michael incessantly criticizes Elizabeth for what?

4. How does Michael feel after Susan's death?

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

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