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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Farfrae and Susan observe about Henchard?
(a) Henchard has sudden moods.
(b) Henchard is a conman.
(c) Henchard is paranoid.
(d) Henchard exudes charity to all around him.

3. Where does Michael ask Susan to meet after learning she is still alive?
(a) The Ring.
(b) Gladiator's Hall.
(c) The Cricket Grounds.
(d) The Coliseum.

4. What does Farfrae do at the hiring market?
(a) He hires a man and his wife.
(b) He hires a man and his father.
(c) He dissuades those that want to work for Henchard.
(d) He speaks kindly of Henchard to farmers that want Michael's employment.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 28, why do so many gather around Town Hall?

2. How does Susan know Michael Henchard is in Casterbridge?

3. What does Elizabeth notice about the backdoor of Miss Templeman's home?

4. What is Elizabeth's plan when she hears the reasons for the town bells and music?

5. Where does Susan and her daughter first see Michael Henchard?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Susan is auctioned to Newson, she thinks it is binding. However, Hardy remarks that she is not the only woman to think this way. What does this say about Susan? About the times?

2. Henchard shows both happiness and reservations concerning Susan's return. Henchard plans to remarry and care for his family. However, in his note to Susan, he writes, "The news upsets me almost," and in their meeting he states, "But- to lead me into ... this difficulty about our living together ..." What is going through Henchard's mind as he learns of his wife's return? Does he love her or is he obliged to a duty? What causes his reservations?

3. What changes are seen in the furmity woman when Susan and Elizabeth-Jane returns?

4. At the hiring market, Farfrae and Lucetta witness a farmer who is in a dilemma. Either the farmer loses his sweetheart or fails his father. Lucetta shows concern and Farfrae offers to hire the man close in town so the farmer does not have to choose. What is the motivation behind Donald's decision? Does he really have concern for the farmer? Is it to impress Lucetta instead?

5. Henchard hears from Lucetta and believes he should marry her. At this point, Susan is on her deathbed. Why does Henchard want to marry Lucetta? Is it another obligation? Does he have feelings for her?

6. Henchard is quite fond of Farfrae's work. However, Farfrae views himself quite different from Henchard. What does Farfrae think of Henchard as a person? A businessman?

7. When Henchard first learns about Donald's popularity, he cannot help but be jealous. However, he sees Donald as a genuinely good man who cares for people's feelings. What internal battle does Henchard experience concerning Donald Farfrae? How does he personally feel about Farfrae? How does this affect his natural jealousy?

8. When the new farming machinery is shown in the marketplace, Lucetta and Elizabeth look at it with inquiry. Lucetta describes it as an agricultural piano and Elizabeth states that it is something to do with corn. These statements are very different, as is there personality. Compare and contrast their response to the machine and how it reflects their personality.

9. When Henchard writes a note to Susan, he also gives five guineas in return. What does Henchard hope to portray in this gift? How does Susan react to the money when she sees it?

10. When Susan dies, Henchard agrees to marry Lucetta out of pity. He still does not call on her when she arrives to Casterbridge. Suddenly, he is adamant about getting her attention and marrying her. What causes the sudden change of heart? What does Henchard want from this?

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