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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What becomes of Newson?
(a) He moves to Budmouth.
(b) He returns to the open seas.
(c) He dies.
(d) He sets up a business in Casterbridge.

2. Rumor of the "skimmity ride" is going around. What is the feeling about this amongst the lower class?
(a) They are dubious of its morality but no one speaks up.
(b) Split, with some who support it and others who find it too cruel.
(c) They all believe the upper class deserves it.
(d) They are ready for some fun after twenty years of boredom.

3. What is Michael's solution to the upcoming disclosure of his lie to Newson?
(a) Henchard writes a note defending his stance to Elizabeth.
(b) Michael coerces Elizabeth to stay with him instead.
(c) Henchard decides to leave Casterbridge.
(d) Michael intercepts Newson and threatens him.

4. In what state does Elizabeth find Henchard's gift?
(a) She never finds it.
(b) In perfect condition.
(c) It is lifeless.
(d) Weathered.

5. What makes Elizabeth wary of Henchard's hatred toward Farfrae?
(a) She believes he does something dangerous to Farfrae.
(b) Elizabeth would rather have Henchard focus his hate on Lucetta.
(c) Elizabeth is afraid he hurts Lucetta to revenge Farfrae.
(d) She is dubious of Michael's courage to revenge Farfrae.

6. What section of town does Michael now live?
(a) Stone Bridge.
(b) Priory Mill.
(c) Durnover Hill.
(d) Mixen Lane.

7. How do Henchard's former employees view their new boss?
(a) They believe the new boss is equal in every way to Henchard.
(b) The man is respectable, but not as hearty and friendly as Henchard.
(c) They are less fearful of him.
(d) They like him less because he pays less.

8. When Michael gets sick, who is there to nurse him to health?
(a) Abel Whittle.
(b) Elizabeth.
(c) No one.
(d) Lucetta.

9. What news does Michael hear at the stone bridge?
(a) Jopp knows about the Jersey affair.
(b) Farfrae is hiring corn-trussers.
(c) Farfrae is mayor.
(d) Farfrae buys his personal belongings.

10. What does Elizabeth do with Henchard's gift?
(a) Throw it in the garbage.
(b) Burn it.
(c) Store it in the closet.
(d) Bury it.

11. In chapter 42, what seems to worry Michael the most?
(a) Farfrae's revenge.
(b) The public's opinion.
(c) Losing Elizabeth.
(d) Business failure.

12. What drunken act does Michael do at the Three Mariners?
(a) He initiates a brawl.
(b) He sings and curses Farfrae.
(c) He reads Lucetta's letters aloud.
(d) He forces the band to play Psalm 109.

13. Who does Michael turn to when he goes bankrupt?
(a) Elizabeth.
(b) Councilman Tubb.
(c) Jopp.
(d) Solomon.

14. What types of people linger around the brick bridge?
(a) Gossiping women.
(b) The churchgoers.
(c) The destitute.
(d) The bypassers that travel through Casterbridge between work.

15. What does Henchard ponder while at Ten Hatches Hole?
(a) How to keep Elizabeth's love.
(b) Committing suicide.
(c) How to regain Farfrae's trust.
(d) How to revenge the plotters of the skimmity ride.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jopp ask of Lucetta?

2. Who is the first to aid Lucetta?

3. What is Newson's reaction to Henchard's news about Elizabeth?

4. What does Michael do with his last possessions?

5. What is the cause of Lucetta's death?

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