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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Henchard do with his gift for Elizabeth?
(a) He leaves it outside her home.
(b) He sends it via a messenger.
(c) He returns it.
(d) He secretly places it in her room.

2. What sort of people live at Mixen Lane?
(a) Patrons of the Three Mariners.
(b) Church-goers.
(c) The rich that are down in their luck.
(d) Low-lifes.

3. The patrons of Peter's Finger feels what with the upper class?
(a) In union.
(b) Resentment.
(c) Dependent.
(d) A sad gap.

4. Jopp feels _______ about Lucetta's condition.
(a) indifferent.
(b) successful.
(c) satsified.
(d) anxious.

5. How does Donald show thanks to Henchard for his attempt to help the night Lucetta dies?
(a) Donald invites Henchard over for supper.
(b) Farfrae sends Henchard a foodbasket.
(c) Donald offers Henchard a seed store.
(d) Donald gives a cordial handshake.

6. What are the councilmen and Farfrae's plans for Henchard?
(a) To rent out a seed store for Henchard.
(b) To make him a councilman.
(c) To give back his old business.
(d) To re-appoint him mayor.

7. What does Farfrae decide to do to avenge his wife's death?
(a) Recruit all the councilman and constables for an investigation.
(b) Loiter Peter's Finger until information is retrieved.
(c) Nothing because it only prolongs everyone's embarrassment.
(d) Offer a monetary award for information.

8. What brings Michael over the edge and gets him to start drinking again?
(a) Jopp and Farfrae are becoming friends.
(b) Lucetta is having a baby.
(c) News that Farfrae is mayor.
(d) Lucetta and Elizabeth ignore him completely in the market.

9. How does Michael act toward Lucetta when they meet on Donald's farm?
(a) Michael is ashamed and runs away from her sight.
(b) Michael leers at her with cold stares.
(c) Michael speaks sarcastically to her.
(d) Michael is nice and wants forgiveness.

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

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

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

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

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

15. What sentimental item does Henchard bring with him on his travels?
(a) A rock piece from his old house and business.
(b) The flag he makes for the Royal Personage.
(c) A brooch Elizabeth used to wear.
(d) A lock of Elizabeth's hair.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who helps fund the "skimmity ride"?

2. What does Michael do with his last possessions?

3. Michael states Donald treats him like a ______ breaking fence.

4. Michael is paranoid that Donald ___________.

5. Where does Farfrae often court Elizabeth?

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