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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 Henchard show that he now thinks of Elizabeth above himself?
(a) He gives Elizabeth a foodbasket he feels he does not deserve.
(b) Henchard requests Donald to court her.
(c) He makes her breakfast every morning.
(d) He accepts the offer of a seed store to give to her.

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

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

4. What news does Michael hear at the stone bridge?
(a) Jopp knows about the Jersey affair.
(b) Farfrae is hiring corn-trussers.
(c) Farfrae buys his personal belongings.
(d) Farfrae is mayor.

5. In what state does Elizabeth find Henchard's gift?
(a) In perfect condition.
(b) It is lifeless.
(c) She never finds it.
(d) Weathered.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Farfrae decide to do to avenge his wife's death?

2. What does Henchard warn Lucetta?

3. What sort of people live at Mixen Lane?

4. What makes Farfrae fall out of favor with the lower class?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. When Henchard goes bankrupt and feels shame, he turns to Jopp. Despite his harsh behavior towards Jopp, why does Henchard turn to him?

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. 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?

4. 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?

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

6. Describe the relationship between the classes. How are they related to one another? Does one depend on the other? Are they co-dependent? Do they interact with one another? If so, how? What is different between the two classes? Can one move between the classes? How so? Who is an example?

7. 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?

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. 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?

10. In chapter 42, Michael disagrees about some of Elizabeth's decisions. How does Michael show that he is actively changing for the better?

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