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

2. How does Newson show he is a good father?
(a) He finds Elizabeth to help financially support her.
(b) He brings Elizabeth many gifts on his return.
(c) He buys Elizabeth a store to help her make an income.
(d) Newson keeps a lock of Elizabeth's hair at all times to remember her.

3. What is Farfrae's reaction when Elizabeth warns him of Henchard's hatred?
(a) Donald is disbelieving.
(b) Donald feels his suspicions are confirmed.
(c) Donald rudely dismisses her as trivial.
(d) Donald already knows from Solomon Longways.

4. Why is the skimmity ride important to Jopp?
(a) Jopp uses it to blackmail Farfrae.
(b) The scandal also serves as retaliation.
(c) Jopp uses it to blackmail Lucetta.
(d) Jopp feels like a leader for once.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Lucetta react to Michael in Donald's farm?

2. Who meets Farfrae, but unsuccessfully brings him home to Lucetta?

3. What is the town's mood when Mrs. Farfrae's condition is heard?

4. How do Henchard's former employees view their new boss?

5. What are the councilmen and Farfrae's plans for Henchard?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Lucetta's illness and death, how does Lucetta manage to manipulate the people around her? How does her reaction to the effigy, intentional or not, play her "practicable weapon"?

2. Any drama in Elizabeth's life is not from her own doing. She lives to see how others bear good and bad circumstances. As Elizabeth lives her life, what overall lesson does she learn?

3. When Michael pins Donald and is in a position to throw him down the trap door, Donald yells, "... take it, take it! Ye've wished to long enough!" What effect do these words have on Michael? If Donald does not said them, what happens?

4. In chapter 32, what is becoming apparent of Elizabeth Jane? How is she changing? Is she the same person as when she lives with Henchard years before?

5. After a visit to Ten Hatches Hole, Michael goes back to see Elizabeth. Henchard refers to himself as unlearned and ignorant. How does this show how Michael thinks differently of Elizabeth, even though he speaks about himself?

6. Henchard promises Lucetta that he returns her letters and not be the one to tell her secret. However, he gives Jopp the letters to send back to Lucetta. Jopp uses this opportunity to retaliate. Even without trying, Michael acts in a way that condemns Lucetta. How much is this in his nature? Does Henchard ever change fully to make sound decisions that do not befall him or the people he cares for?

7. Henchard worries that Newson returns and unfolds the truth to Elizabeth. Yet, when Elizabeth goes to Michael for advice and meeting an anonymous person, Henchard tells her to go. Henchard is aware this person is Newson, so why does Henchard not tell her it is dangerous or give some excuse? Why does he lead her to the truth despite knowing he loses her?

8. Donald's singing affects Henchard before he is able to challenge the Scotchman. Why does a song affect him? What is the importance of the particular song?

9. When Henchard and Lucetta meet at the Ring, Henchard is agreeable. Lucetta plans for that night to get what she wants. How does this meeting show Lucetta's power of persuasion?

10. Michael decides to buy a wedding present for Elizabeth. Without much money, he settles on a caged goldfinch. What is the significance of the goldfinch? What does it symbolize?

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