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

2. Who is supervising the furze cutters' work?
(a) Captain Vye.
(b) Diggory Venn.
(c) Eustacia Vye.
(d) Damon Wildeve.

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

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

5. How do Clym and Eustacia meet face-to-face?
(a) Clym is in the play.
(b) Clym recognizes her and pulls her off the stage.
(c) They both decide to step outside for some air after the play.
(d) Eustacia falls off the stage onto Clym's lap.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are Wildeve's passions for Eustacia renewed?

2. For what is Christian gambling?

3. How does Clym perceive her?

4. Why is Diggory disappointed?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Egdon Heath.

2. Why does Thomasin want the wedding to go ahead under any circumstances?

3. How do Clym and Eustacia finally meet?

4. What does Clym want to do after he and Esutacia marry?

5. Why does Mrs. Yeobright not give Damon Thomasin's inheritance?

6. What is the lovers' signal? Who are the lovers?

7. What is Clym's goal?

8. Why does Eustacia love Clym?

9. How does Thomasin end up in Diggory Venn's wagon?

10. Why might be a reason for Mrs. Yeobright keeping the name of the other suitor from Thomasin?

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