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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 32.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the scene of the wagon crash, when Henchard's man says the word of Lucetta and Elizabeth Jane are not to be accounted for because all women swoon for Donald, Henchard __________.
(a) Implores the truth of the statement from the women.
(b) Defends the women.
(c) Agrees with him and dismisses the women.
(d) Becomes furious at the reminder and rushes off.

2. What do the boys of Casterbridge nickname Susan?
(a) The Simpleton.
(b) The Plain Genteel.
(c) The Ghost.
(d) The Cottage Woman.

3. What causes Michael to be bitter towards Elizabeth?
(a) She is in courtship with Farfrae.
(b) He discovers she is not his real daughter.
(c) She spends too much of his hard earned money.
(d) Elizabeth brings his status down in town.

4. Michael allows Farfrae to court Elizabeth under what condition?
(a) Farfrae pays a sum.
(b) Elizabeth is to leave as soon as possible.
(c) It's not in Michael's house.
(d) Farfrae refers some customers to Henchard's business.

5. In chapter 19, what act blatantly shows Michael's disrespect for Susan's request?
(a) He marries the Jersey woman immediately after her death.
(b) He opens Susan's deathbed letter early.
(c) He does not help Elizabeth receive an education.
(d) He tells Farfrae and Elizabeth to discontinue their courtship.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Lucetta to change her mind about marrying Henchard?

2. What brings Michael over the edge and gets him to start drinking again?

3. How does Michael feel after Susan's death?

4. Michael incessantly criticizes Elizabeth for what?

5. How does Henchard almost reveal to Elizabeth she is his daughter?

(see the answer key)

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