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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. Why does Mrs. Yeobright say Clym is no longer allowed in her house?
(a) He has lied to her.
(b) He and Eustacia are getting married.
(c) He is stealing from her.
(d) He is not returning to Paris.

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

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

4. What does Clym suggest to Eustacia after his argument with Mrs. Yeobright?
(a) They end the engagement.
(b) They get married right away.
(c) They wait a couple of years to marry.
(d) They elope.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eustacia notice about Clym?

2. Why does Diggory hide?

3. What is a reddleman?

4. Where does "The Return of the Native" take place?

5. Why is Eustacia at the wedding?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Mrs. Yeobright stunned by Clym's news?

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

3. What is Clym's goal?

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

5. Why does Thomasin go to see Mrs. Yeobright?

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

7. How do Clym and Eustacia finally meet?

8. Describe furze-cutting.

9. How does Johnny Nonsuch help Eustacia?

10. Are these two still lovers?

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