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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Mrs. Yeobright when she hears the news about Clym and Eustacia?
(a) The inn.
(b) At Olly's home.
(c) At home.
(d) In the garden.

2. What does the gossiping group mention?
(a) The beautiful white moon.
(b) That the aunt and guardian does not approve of the union.
(c) The furze-cutting business.
(d) The beautiful Eustacia.

3. Why does Clym want to meet Eustacia?
(a) He has loved her since grade school.
(b) He is angry with her about her treatment of Thomasin.
(c) He is intrigued by the mention of her beauty.
(d) She seems unique.

4. Where does "The Return of the Native" take place?
(a) Paris.
(b) London.
(c) Edgon Heath.
(d) Heathrow.

5. What is Eustacia doing?
(a) Packing for a move to Paris.
(b) Looking through a telescope in the direction of the inn.
(c) Plowing the field.
(d) Visiting her uncle.

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

7. Why is Damon irritated?
(a) Mrs. Yeobright does not trust him with Thomasin's money.
(b) He wants to stop the wedding.
(c) He is annoyed with Christian.
(d) He wants to marry Eustacia.

8. Why does Eustacia temporarily lose interest in Wildeve?
(a) He is not leaving the heath.
(b) She views him as someone else's second best.
(c) He is in love with Thomasin.
(d) He is unattractive.

9. Where does Clym want to move when he becomes a teacher?
(a) London.
(b) Paris.
(c) Budmouth.
(d) Heathrow.

10. Why does Eustacia constantly go out on walks?
(a) She loves to exercise.
(b) She hopes to run into Thomasin.
(c) To try to run into Clym.
(d) She enjoys being outdoors.

11. What has Susan Nonsuch done to Eustacia?
(a) Shot her in the side.
(b) Blackmailed her.
(c) Stabbed her in the side with a needle.
(d) Burned her home down.

12. Why does Clym join the group to help get the bucket out of Eustacia's well?
(a) He wants to be helpful.
(b) He wants to meet her grandfather.
(c) He wants to see her.
(d) He wants to feel needed.

13. What is a group of people doing?
(a) Reading traditional books.
(b) Mourning the death of the Captain.
(c) Singing folk tunes and dancing.
(d) Sleeping on small cots.

14. What does Thomasin do upon hearing of this difficulty?
(a) She fights with Damon.
(b) She celebrates.
(c) She shrugs and walks home.
(d) She becomes very agitated and runs away.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Thomasin marry Damon while her cousin is away?

2. What is the boy with Eustacia doing?

3. What are Humphrey and Sam?

4. Why is little Johnny afraid of Diggory Venn?

5. What are the contents of the letter Eustacia has Diggory deliver to Damon?

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