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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) They are both visiting Susan's grave.
(d) While looking for Farfrae in the marketplace.

2. Now in Casterbridge, what does Lucetta expect from Henchard?
(a) Courtship and marriage.
(b) For Michael to treat Elizabeth well.
(c) Monetary compensation.
(d) A share in his business.

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

4. 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) He charges a fee while Donald does not.
(d) Bad weather.

5. Where does Michael ask Susan to meet after learning she is still alive?
(a) The Coliseum.
(b) The Ring.
(c) The Cricket Grounds.
(d) Gladiator's Hall.

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

7. What stages does Michael go through when drunk?
(a) Calm, jovial, angry, then quarrelsome.
(b) Peaceful, happy, excited, then mean.
(c) Happy, frustrated, then argumentative.
(d) Serenity, jovial, argumentative, then quarrelsome.

8. How do you describe Henchard's disposition towards strangers?
(a) Rude and contemptuous.
(b) Charming and cordial.
(c) Festive and hearty.
(d) Bland and disinterested.

9. What occupies Elizabeth's mind after the celebration is over?
(a) The quarrel between Henchard and Farfrae.
(b) Donald Farfrae.
(c) The failure of her father's celebration.
(d) The music and the dancing.

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

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

12. In chapter 19, what act blatantly shows Michael's disrespect for Susan's request?
(a) He opens Susan's deathbed letter early.
(b) He marries the Jersey woman immediately after her death.
(c) He tells Farfrae and Elizabeth to discontinue their courtship.
(d) He does not help Elizabeth receive an education.

13. How do Susan and Elizabeth pay for their lodgings, despite their little income?
(a) Susan and her daughter work the kitchen for each night's stay.
(b) Farfrae lends them a loan.
(c) Elizabeth works for the landlady to discount the price.
(d) The nice landlady gives the tired strangers a break.

14. How does Michael describe Donald's knock?
(a) Too soft.
(b) Suspicous.
(c) Too abrupt.
(d) Half and half, gentle and simple.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Lucetta to change her mind about marrying Henchard?

2. What causes Michael to be bitter towards Elizabeth?

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

4. How does Elizabeth receive her new home and money?

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

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