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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Susan react when Michael admits his guilt for a bad deed he does years before?
(a) She feels guilty for leaving him.
(b) She is curious of which bad deed he is speaking of.
(c) She is happy.
(d) She feels guilty for thinking bad thoughts about him.

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

3. What does Lucetta do when Michael finally calls for her?
(a) She scolds him for his lateness.
(b) She hides behind a curtain.
(c) She welcomes him in with waiting arms.
(d) She sends him away.

4. Susan writes a letter to Michael when on her deathbed. What does she request of him concerning this letter?
(a) That he opens it on Elizabeth's wedding day.
(b) To forgive her for her simplicity.
(c) That he reads it in secrecy and burns the letter afterward.
(d) That he opens it only after she passes away.

5. What are Farfrae's plans when he arrives in Casterbridge?
(a) To apply for the manager's position with the mayor.
(b) To move on to Bristol and then to America.
(c) To sell his wheat processing invention.
(d) To spread the word of how lovely his country is to the world.

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

7. 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 __________.
(a) Implores the truth of the statement from the women.
(b) Defends the women.
(c) Becomes furious at the reminder and rushes off.
(d) Agrees with him and dismisses the women.

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

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

10. What is Jopp's reaction to Henchard's curt behavior?
(a) Sensitively hurt.
(b) Angry and bitterly disappointed.
(c) Disappointed, but understands business is business.
(d) Unaffected.

11. When Elizabeth meets Lucetta on the road, who/what attacks them?
(a) A wild horse.
(b) A raging bull.
(c) Henchard.
(d) Jopp.

12. How does Henchard almost reveal to Elizabeth she is his daughter?
(a) He recalls a time of holding her when she is young.
(b) He asks Susan about Elizabeth's hair color.
(c) He asks Susan about how Elizabeth handles the voyage to Canada.
(d) When Henchard and Elizabeth are in the garden, he talks about the church in Weydon Priors.

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

14. What is Lucetta's initial response when she meets Farfrae?
(a) She thinks he is smart, but not comparatively to Henchard.
(b) She hardly takes notice.
(c) She disapproves of him.
(d) She is attracted and flirts with him.

15. How are Susan and Elizabeth-Jane evident strangers in Casterbridge?
(a) By the way they are dressed.
(b) Their accents give them away.
(c) They do not know the whereabouts of Henchard despite his popularity.
(d) They do not know about the bad corn sold to the bakers and millers.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Farfrae and Susan observe about Henchard?

3. Michael allows Farfrae to court Elizabeth under what condition?

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

5. Four pennies are used to keep Susan's eyes closed. What becomes of them after Martha buries them?

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