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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 28, why do so many gather around Town Hall?
(a) The defendant spread the rumor she tells a secret of the magistrate.
(b) There is a large wagon crash.
(c) The name of the new mayor is to be announced.
(d) The defendant tells Lucetta's secret.

2. What does Susan fear about meeting Michael Henchard?
(a) That he does not remember their daughter.
(b) That he does not help despite financial success.
(c) That he's drunken himself to his tomb.
(d) That he considers his sale binding.

3. What is the cause of Lucetta's death?
(a) Donald leaving her.
(b) An accident during the skimmity ride.
(c) Bear of guilt.
(d) Seizures caused by the scandalous skimmity ride.

4. What does Henchard suggest to announce in the paper?
(a) Elizabeth Jane Newson is now Elizabeth Jane Henchard.
(b) He and Susan's marriage place and date.
(c) The corn from Durnover are ready for market.
(d) The smooth workings of the business with Farfrae as manager.

5. How does Henchard's demeanor toward Elizabeth change when he hears Susan is alive?
(a) He becomes even more distant.
(b) He is speechless.
(c) He gets upset.
(d) He is affectionate and kind.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Elizabeth receive her new home and money?

2. Four pennies are used to keep Susan's eyes closed. What becomes of them after Martha buries them?

3. What are Farfrae's plans when he arrives in Casterbridge?

4. What new machinery is introduced at the Saturday market?

5. What does Farfrae do that wins the inn patrons over?

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