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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Lucetta react to Michael in Donald's farm?
(a) Lucetta approaches Michael and asks if he wants some tea.
(b) Lucetta writes a letter requesting he stop his patronization.
(c) Lucetta ignores him and keeps her stride.
(d) Lucetta stares icily until Henchard turns away.

2. Of the townsfolk, who approves Elizabeth's and Donald's courtship?
(a) The upper class women.
(b) The men of the Three Mariners.
(c) The councilmen.
(d) The lower class women.

3. Where does Farfrae often court Elizabeth?
(a) The marketplace.
(b) On Budmouth Road.
(c) In the loft.
(d) At the ring.

4. What does Lucetta request from Henchard?
(a) For Michael to treat Elizabeth more fairly.
(b) Her past love letters.
(c) For Michael to move away.
(d) For Michael to quit Farfrae's employment.

5. What is Newson's reaction to Henchard's news about Elizabeth?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Broken-hearted.
(c) Not surprised.
(d) Angry.

6. During the ruckus of the skimmity ride, who shows the most bravery?
(a) Charl.
(b) Blowbody.
(c) The constables.
(d) Grower.

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

8. How does Elizabeth address Henchard when she sees him on her wedding day?
(a) Mr. Henchard.
(b) Michael.
(c) You.
(d) Father ... uh ... Mr. Henchard.

9. Who nurses Henchard on his deathbed?
(a) Solomon.
(b) Whittle.
(c) Elizabeth.
(d) A stranger.

10. Who warms Donald about the happenings at the Three Mariners?
(a) Lawyer Joyce.
(b) Lucetta.
(c) Whittle.
(d) Elizabeth.

11. On the day of the skimmity ride, who knows where Donald goes to?
(a) Lucetta and Henchard.
(b) Whittle and Elizabeth.
(c) Lucetta and Elizabeth.
(d) Henchard and Whittle.

12. When Henchard leaves Casterbridge, what employment does he find?
(a) General manager of a corn business.
(b) Henchard becomes a constable.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Hay-trussing.

13. What big celebration is coming up in Casterbridge?
(a) Casterbridge receives royal commendations.
(b) Farfrae and Elizabeth are getting married.
(c) Christmas.
(d) Farfrae is knighted.

14. What is the motive behind the "skimmity ride"?
(a) Pure fun against the upper class.
(b) The lower class hates Farfrae.
(c) Cuxsom is in love with Henchard.
(d) The furmity woman wants to revenge the town.

15. What are Henchard's intentions when retrieving some letters from Farfrae?
(a) To read them to Lucetta, hoping to evoke some emotions from her.
(b) To tell Farfrae about his affair with Lucetta.
(c) To burn them immediately.
(d) To hide the letters in case he needs to blackmail Lucetta in the future.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Elizabeth wary of Henchard's hatred toward Farfrae?

2. What becomes of Newson?

3. What is the people's reaction to the skiff between Michael and Donald?

4. In chapter 42, what seems to worry Michael the most?

5. What causes greater enmity between Michael and Henchard?

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