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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21 | Chapter 22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Elizabeth's manner when she first sees Farfrae in his room?
(a) Coquettish.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) Observant and silent.
(d) Earnest and talkative.

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

3. What surprises Henchard the most about Farfrae?
(a) That Farfrae is going to America to harvest wheat.
(b) The Scotchman wants a third of his business if he is to be hired.
(c) That the Scotchman is willing to correct the wheat problem for free.
(d) That a stranger is willing to help without pay.

4. What makes Elizabeth believe Donald is not interested in wooing her?
(a) She is the stepdaughter of a contemptuous man.
(b) She believes she is too plain.
(c) Farfrae opens up a competing business against her father's.
(d) Farfrae is too smart for her.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Farfrae's initial impression of Elizabeth Jane?

3. How are Susan and Elizabeth-Jane evident strangers in Casterbridge?

4. What stages does Michael go through when drunk?

5. What does Elizabeth notice about the backdoor of Miss Templeman's home?

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