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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the contents of the letter Eustacia has Diggory deliver to Damon?
(a) She hates Damon and hopes he marries Thomasin.
(b) She wants to marry him.
(c) She hopes that even when he is married, he will secretly meet her.
(d) She is no longer willing to continue their secret meetings.

2. What does Clym do one night while he and Eustacia are watching an eclipse?
(a) He tells her he is in love with Thomasin.
(b) He proposes to her.
(c) He breaks up with her.
(d) He tells her he is not returning to Paris.

3. What is a reddleman?
(a) A man who sells red dye to farmers.
(b) A boat maker.
(c) A man who makes revolvers.
(d) A saddle maker.

4. How is the location introduced?
(a) As a beautiful tourist hideaway.
(b) As almost a character itself.
(c) As a small village in Italy.
(d) Very vaguely.

5. Why does Thomasin marry Damon while her cousin is away?
(a) She knows her cousin does not approve of Damon.
(b) She steals her cousin's money to pay for the wedding.
(c) She loves Damon and wants to marry him as soon as possible.
(d) She wishes to preserve the dignity of her family at all costs.

6. Why is Eustacia at the wedding?
(a) Supposedly by coincidence.
(b) To serve as a witness.
(c) She tries to stop the wedding.
(d) She is Thomasin's maid of honor.

7. Why does Venn vow to protect Thomasin's reputation?
(a) He considers her a friend.
(b) He is embarrassed for her.
(c) He is a kind man.
(d) He is in love with her.

8. How does Clym's mother react when he tells her about his plans?
(a) She is pleasantly surprised.
(b) She is very excited.
(c) She is stunned and agitated.
(d) She is angry.

9. About what does Eustacia have reservations?
(a) Leaving her home.
(b) Marrying Clym.
(c) Moving to Paris.
(d) Living in a small cottage.

10. What do Sam and Humphrey say about Clym?
(a) He is the best furze-cutter they know.
(b) He is rude, unkind, and egotistical.
(c) They hope he will stay in the heath for awhile and teach them French.
(d) They mention his work, his ability to speak French, and the glamorous life he leads in Paris.

11. What is Wildeve's supposed oversight?
(a) The different location of the marriage license.
(b) The lack of Mrs. Yeobright's approval.
(c) The new priest performing the ceremony.
(d) The loss of the rings for the marriage.

12. What does Mrs. Yeobright tell Thomasin she will give her?
(a) A carriage.
(b) A new home.
(c) A job.
(d) Her inheritance money.

13. Where does Christian stop on the way to the wedding?
(a) Rainbarrow.
(b) The inn.
(c) The woods.
(d) His home.

14. What does Eustacia think of Edgon Heath?
(a) She loves it.
(b) She does not like it.
(c) It is home.
(d) It is cute and quaint.

15. How are Eustacia's fantasies fueled?
(a) The two furze-cutters think Clym and Eustacia seem to be two of a kind.
(b) The furze-cutters tell her she is is attractive.
(c) The furze-cutters tell her she would make a good furze-cutter.
(d) Clym says he thinks she is beautiful.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Yeobright keep from Thomasin?

2. Why does Clym want to meet Eustacia?

3. What are Humphrey and Sam?

4. What does Diggory Venn tell Mrs. Yeobright?

5. Why does Wildeve say he cannot attend Eustacia's wedding?

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