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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. Who warms Donald about the happenings at the Three Mariners?
(a) Elizabeth.
(b) Lawyer Joyce.
(c) Whittle.
(d) Lucetta.

2. Henchard observes ______ while spying on Elizabeth.
(a) The furmity woman.
(b) Newson.
(c) Jopp.
(d) Councilman Tubb.

3. What does Lucetta do to manipulate Henchard's feelings?
(a) She makes herself look tired and plain.
(b) She winks and smiles when speaking with him.
(c) She brushes against his arm when making a request.
(d) She dresses coquetish.

4. What section of town does Michael now live?
(a) Durnover Hill.
(b) Priory Mill.
(c) Stone Bridge.
(d) Mixen Lane.

5. Newson is ______ Henchard and his lies.
(a) Appalled by.
(b) Angry at.
(c) Worried about.
(d) Undaunted by.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lucetta request from Henchard?

2. Why is the skimmity ride important to Jopp?

3. What is the motive behind the "skimmity ride"?

4. What causes Michael to see Elizabeth in a new light?

5. What does Michael do to further exemplify his selfishness?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. 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?

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

4. Whittle is not a main character, and yet plays a significant role at the end of Michael's life. Why does Hardy choose Whittle to care for Henchard? What does Whittle represent?

5. 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?

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. 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?

8. 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?

9. 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?

10. What is the significance of Psalm 109? Why does the band refuse to play such a song? What is the irony in the lyrics?

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