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

2. What consequence occurs when Henchard makes a bad corn deal?
(a) Henchard is evicted from his home.
(b) The bank takes possession of his belongings.
(c) The only person to loan Henchard money is Farfrae.
(d) The farmers threaten Henchard if they don't get their pay.

3. What age is Elizabeth Jane when she and her mother search for Michael Henchard?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Eighteen.
(c) Seventeen.
(d) Twenty-one.

4. What do Susan and Michael decide about Elizabeth?
(a) They intend to tell her after they are remarried.
(b) She deserves to know the truth.
(c) She should stay ignorant of her parents' past.
(d) Susan wants Michael to break the news to her.

5. What is Michael Henchard's initial reaction when Elizabeth requests to leave?
(a) He is agreeable and willing.
(b) He is hurt.
(c) He is suspicious.
(d) He is angry she leaves him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lucetta do when the town hears the rumors from the defendant about the magistrate?

2. As magistrate, what familiar character does Michael judge?

3. How does Lucetta regard Elizabeth's feelings for Donald?

4. What stages does Michael go through when drunk?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Solomon Longways view the mayor?

2. Elizabeth Jane is very observant of Farfrae and Henchard. What does she notice about their relationship? What are some expectations that come true? Why does the dismissal of Farfrae not so unexpected?

3. 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?

4. Hardy makes note that the Three Mariners sign is old. However, it is not due to the owner's lack of care as it is the lack of a painter in town. What does that imply about Casterbridge?

5. 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?

6. Elizabeth mentions "respectability" several times. Despite a plain dress and a modest upbringing, she is very conscientious of being respectable. How does this regard to respectability portray her desires? What kind of life does Elizabeth seek?

7. Henchard becomes distraught and angry at the idea that Elizabeth is not his daughter. Out of pride, he does not tell her after the big deal he makes for her to change her name. How does Henchard express his feelings if not in telling her the truth?

8. Lucetta shows she is capable of greedy motivations. Yet, she is also victim to Henchard's forceful behaviors. When she returns from Port-Bredy married to Farfrae, Henchard hollers his disapproval and for her to get away. When she does, she enters her home through the backdoor? Knowing what the back alley represents, why does she choose at this time to use this entrance?

9. 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?

10. 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.

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