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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Diggory Venn tell Mrs. Yeobright?
(a) He tells her he no longer wants to marry Thomasin.
(b) Some of what he has heard.
(c) All that he has heard and that his offer of marriage still stands.
(d) He tells her nothing.

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

3. 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 is no longer willing to continue their secret meetings.
(d) She hopes that even when he is married, he will secretly meet her.

4. What do some of the locals notice about Clym?
(a) He misses Paris.
(b) He has spent more time than usual visiting.
(c) He wants to marry.
(d) He seems unhappy.

5. For what is Christian gambling?
(a) A piece of cloth.
(b) A piece of cake.
(c) Ownership of the inn.
(d) His life.

6. What does Mrs. Yeobright give Christian?
(a) Thomasin's inheritance and fifty guineas for Clym.
(b) A note for Clym.
(c) A letter stating she approves of the marriage.
(d) An apology letter for Eustacia.

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

8. What is the object of Eustacia's obsession?
(a) Herself.
(b) Diggory.
(c) Damon.
(d) Clym.

9. Why is little Johnny afraid of Diggory Venn?
(a) He has a secret he is not sure if he should tell.
(b) He is mean and loves to pick on little boys.
(c) Johnny thinks him to be an apparition.
(d) Johnny stole something from Diggory Venn.

10. How does Thomasin act kindly toward Venn?
(a) She turns down his marriage proposal in a kind letter, trying not to hurt his feelings.
(b) She accepts his marriage proposal, although she does not love him.
(c) She tutors him while they in school and stands up for him when he is teased.
(d) She visits frequently and brings fresh biscuits and jam.

11. Why does Thomasin not want Mrs. Yeobright to tell Clym what has taken place?
(a) Thomasin does not want Clym to ever know.
(b) Thomasin wants Damon to speak with Clym.
(c) Thomasin wants to talk to Clym herself.
(d) Thomasin wants to marry Clym.

12. What does Mrs. Yeobright refuse to do?
(a) Attend Clym and Eustacia's wedding.
(b) Allow Clym to move out of her home.
(c) Allow Clym to marry.
(d) Accept that Thomasin will be attending the wedding.

13. What does Eustacia convince a local boy to do?
(a) Lend her his disguise.
(b) Hold her hand.
(c) Sit by her at the play.
(d) Tell Clym she is available.

14. 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 breaks up with her.
(c) He proposes to her.
(d) He tells her he is not returning to Paris.

15. What does Mrs. Yeobright keep from Thomasin?
(a) The suitor is Diggory.
(b) Thomasin will be marrying Venn in two days.
(c) She is allowing Damon to marry Thomasin for her money.
(d) Wildeve has proposed to Eustacia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Susan Nonsuch done to Eustacia?

2. About what does Eustacia have reservations?

3. What are Humphrey and Sam?

4. What is Wildeve's supposed oversight?

5. Why does Diggory hide?

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