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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Where does Elizabeth move to when she leaves Henchard's house?
(a) Into Farfrae's home.
(b) Durnover Hill.
(c) Closer to her mother's grave.
(d) High Place Hall.

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

5. What is one of Henchard's motives for his remarriage with Susan?
(a) To find love again.
(b) He is obliged by an oath he makes nineteen years ago.
(c) A married man is more respectable than a bachelor.
(d) To punish himself.

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

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

8. What new machinery is introduced at the Saturday market?
(a) A combine.
(b) A harvester.
(c) A tractor.
(d) A seed drill.

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

10. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 24, what makes Elizabeth upset?

2. What does Michael do for a living?

3. How does Henchard's demeanor toward Elizabeth change when he hears Susan is alive?

4. To whom does Michael go for weather advice?

5. When Elizabeth meets Lucetta on the road, who/what attacks them?

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