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

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

3. What is Abel's punishment for being chronically late?
(a) Going through town without breeches.
(b) Lashings.
(c) He is laid off.
(d) He is to sleep in Henchard's barn.

4. What is Farfrae's reaction to Henchard's confession?
(a) Farfrae no longer respects Henchard.
(b) Farfrae tucks the information away for a future opportunity to enhance his own career.
(c) Surprised, but helpful.
(d) He is able to relate to Henchard, since he is a man with a past as well.

5. Why does Lucetta invite Elizabeth to live with her?
(a) To give Henchard an excuse to visit her home.
(b) To get Elizabeth closer to Farfrae.
(c) To take Elizabeth away from Henchard's demeaning home.
(d) To teach Elizabeth a more refined way of living.

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

7. What does Elizabeth notice about the backdoor of Miss Templeman's home?
(a) The alley entrance is as bright as the front entrance.
(b) It faces the marketplace.
(c) The keystone is a disfigured mask.
(d) It is hidden behind a curtain.

8. What does Susan fear about meeting Michael Henchard?
(a) That he considers his sale binding.
(b) That he does not remember their daughter.
(c) That he's drunken himself to his tomb.
(d) That he does not help despite financial success.

9. How does Donald treat Elizabeth when conversing with the women of High Place Hall?
(a) He feels lucky to have her in the same room.
(b) He attempts to bring her into the conversations.
(c) Donald does not acknowledge her presence.
(d) He feels pity for her.

10. In chapter 28, why do so many gather around Town Hall?
(a) The defendant spread the rumor she tells a secret of the magistrate.
(b) The defendant tells Lucetta's secret.
(c) There is a large wagon crash.
(d) The name of the new mayor is to be announced.

11. 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.

12. To whom does Michael go for weather advice?
(a) Farfrae.
(b) Whittle.
(c) Jopp.
(d) The weather-caster.

13. How does Henchard's demeanor toward Elizabeth change when he hears Susan is alive?
(a) He is affectionate and kind.
(b) He becomes even more distant.
(c) He is speechless.
(d) He gets upset.

14. What rash and regretful decision does Henchard make at Donald's celebration?
(a) Henchard drinks for the first time since his oath.
(b) Henchard denounces everyone for paying a fee rather than attending his free celebration.
(c) Henchard terminates Farfrae's employment.
(d) Henchard grabs his wife and daughter and leaves vehemently.

15. As magistrate, what familiar character does Michael judge?
(a) Jopp.
(b) The furmity woman.
(c) Solomon.
(d) Whittle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What surprises Henchard the most about Farfrae?

2. What are Farfrae's plans when he arrives in Casterbridge?

3. What causes Michael to be bitter towards Elizabeth?

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

5. Now in Casterbridge, what does Lucetta expect from Henchard?

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