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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. Rumor of the "skimmity ride" is going around. What is the feeling about this amongst the lower class?
(a) They are dubious of its morality but no one speaks up.
(b) They all believe the upper class deserves it.
(c) They are ready for some fun after twenty years of boredom.
(d) Split, with some who support it and others who find it too cruel.

2. What is the cause of Lucetta's death?
(a) Bear of guilt.
(b) Seizures caused by the scandalous skimmity ride.
(c) An accident during the skimmity ride.
(d) Donald leaving her.

3. What new information keeps Donald from leaving town?
(a) Donald is offered the mayoral position.
(b) His business is profiting more than ever.
(c) All his friends fail in their adventure abroad.
(d) Lucetta persuades him to stay in Casterbridge.

4. What does Farfrae decide to do to avenge his wife's death?
(a) Offer a monetary award for information.
(b) Loiter Peter's Finger until information is retrieved.
(c) Nothing because it only prolongs everyone's embarrassment.
(d) Recruit all the councilman and constables for an investigation.

5. What big celebration is coming up in Casterbridge?
(a) Farfrae is knighted.
(b) Christmas.
(c) Casterbridge receives royal commendations.
(d) Farfrae and Elizabeth are getting married.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Newson show he is a good father?

2. What image does Henchard see at Ten Hatches Hole?

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

4. What does Henchard ponder while at Ten Hatches Hole?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. In the midst of Lucetta's illness, Michael begins to see Elizabeth in a whole new way? What sparks this feeling?

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

3. Describe the events that inhibit the law enforcers to promptly find the perpetrators of the skimmity ride.

4. 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?

5. Although Farfrae buys Henchard's house and furniture in good faith, and offers him a room and job to help him. Describe what it feels like for Michael.

6. 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?

7. When Henchard arrives at Farfrae's home, he has every intention to read Lucetta's letters to Donald and reveal the author. However, he does not. He reads the letters, but stops himself from telling anymore. Why doesn't Henchard go through with his plan?

8. Of all the places that Lucetta chooses to meet Michael, why at the Ring? Hardy sets it there in the novel, but Lucetta is unaware that Susan and Michael meet there before. What is the importance of the Ring in this chapter?

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

10. 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?

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