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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Michael's reaction to what the defendant says?
(a) He agrees and walks out of the courtroom.
(b) He is angry and walks out of the courtroom.
(c) He dismisses her ideas as propesterous and carries on with judgment.
(d) He is silent.

2. 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.

3. What causes Michael to be bitter towards Elizabeth?
(a) She spends too much of his hard earned money.
(b) He discovers she is not his real daughter.
(c) She is in courtship with Farfrae.
(d) Elizabeth brings his status down in town.

4. How does Susan feel about the choreographed courtship?
(a) Dishonest to Elizabeth.
(b) She revels in the attention.
(c) Dubious of the plan's success.
(d) Awkward.

5. What is Elizabeth's manner when she first sees Farfrae in his room?
(a) Earnest and talkative.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) Coquettish.
(d) Observant and silent.

6. What age is Elizabeth Jane when she and her mother search for Michael Henchard?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Twenty-one.
(c) Eighteen.
(d) Seventeen.

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

8. What inspires Michael to finally ask Lucetta to marry him?
(a) Michael feels he needs to do right by her.
(b) He believes it angers Elizabeth.
(c) His loneliness and her disinterest.
(d) He knows Farfrae is courting her.

9. 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.

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

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

12. How is Casterbridge best described?
(a) Modern and cosmopolitan.
(b) A suburb of little importance.
(c) Old-fashioned and agricultural.
(d) An honest city.

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

14. Weydon Priors can be described as ...
(a) A ghost town.
(b) The next big thing.
(c) A plain farmtown.
(d) A bustling city.

15. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Henchard's education is compared to whom?

2. What does Farfrae do at the hiring market?

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

4. How are Susan and Elizabeth-Jane evident strangers in Casterbridge?

5. What does Michael decide to do when he discovers his wife emigrates?

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