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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 40.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In chapter 29, what does Lucetta offer Henchard?
(a) A long engagement.
(b) A scheme against Farfrae.
(c) Money for his business.
(d) An immediate marriage.

2. What does Farfrae do that wins the inn patrons over?
(a) He sings a melody about his home country.
(b) He fixes the bad wheat problem.
(c) He orates classic poetry with artistic drama.
(d) He buys a round for everyone in the common room.

3. Newly bankrupt and now a journeyman, what is the only thing Michael looks forward to?
(a) Talking to his river image at the bridge.
(b) Talking with Jopp.
(c) Being able to drink again.
(d) Talking with Elizabeth.

4. What does Lucetta request from Henchard?
(a) Her past love letters.
(b) For Michael to treat Elizabeth more fairly.
(c) For Michael to move away.
(d) For Michael to quit Farfrae's employment.

5. How do Susan and Elizabeth pay for their lodgings, despite their little income?
(a) Elizabeth works for the landlady to discount the price.
(b) Farfrae lends them a loan.
(c) The nice landlady gives the tired strangers a break.
(d) Susan and her daughter work the kitchen for each night's stay.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lucetta's initial response when she meets Farfrae?

2. What is the cause of Lucetta's death?

3. Why is the skimmity ride important to Jopp?

4. What news are the townsfolk waiting for at the end of chapter 30?

5. What occupies Elizabeth's mind after the celebration is over?

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