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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's will request?
(a) That Farfrae forgives him.
(b) That no one honour him nor remember him.
(c) To be cremated and spread in Casterbridge.
(d) To be buried in the ring.

2. What is Michael's solution to the upcoming disclosure of his lie to Newson?
(a) Henchard decides to leave Casterbridge.
(b) Michael intercepts Newson and threatens him.
(c) Michael coerces Elizabeth to stay with him instead.
(d) Henchard writes a note defending his stance to Elizabeth.

3. What does Michael do with his last possessions?
(a) He sets them in front of his old house, unable to leave.
(b) He sells his watch and gives his last pocket money to a small creditor.
(c) He gives them to Elizabeth and asks for forgiveness.
(d) He sells his last possessions to pay his new landlord rent.

4. Where does Farfrae leave to after his fight?
(a) Budmouth.
(b) Mellstock.
(c) Durnover Hill.
(d) Weatherbury.

5. What delays Jopp from running Henchard's errand?
(a) Jopp heads to the Three Mariners.
(b) He is distracted by Mrs. Cuxsom and Mockridge.
(c) Farfrae stops him to run another errand first.
(d) Jopp takes time to think by the bridge.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Henchard do with his gift for Elizabeth?

2. What is the cause of Lucetta's death?

3. What is Farfrae's reaction when Elizabeth warns him of Henchard's hatred?

4. In what state does Elizabeth find Henchard's gift?

5. What drunken act does Michael do at the Three Mariners?

Short Essay Questions

1. Longways and a couple of other men do not like the idea behind the "skimmity ride". Longways sends Donald away to help him avoid embarrassment. Why does he do this for Farfrae but not for Lucetta?

2. During Henchard's bankruptcy hearing, Michael shows appreciation towards the creditors. Summarize Henchard's last act that evokes sympathy from his creditors.

3. Henchard reads Lucetta's letters aloud to Farfrae. Although the author is unknown to Farfrae, what do the letters say about the woman who writes them?

4. Elizabeth is an independent woman who likes to take walks along Budmouth Road to the sea. It is a secret that she does not tell Farfrae. What is this secret and why is the sea important to her?

5. How is the public treating Henchard and Donald after the Royal Personage passes through town? How is this different from earlier times? What does this say about the public?

6. After Henchard's bankruptcy, Henchard becomes an associate of the lower class. He now works beside them, dresses in shabby clothing, and lives in the same vicinity. But how is Henchard different from the lower class? What large difference do he and Jopp have despite their similar circumstances?

7. 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?

8. 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?

9. Michael shows changes for the better. But there are still times that Michael cannot empathize and understand another person's position. How does he show this lack of understanding that people behave differently than he?

10. 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"?

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