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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 Abel's punishment for being chronically late?
(a) He is to sleep in Henchard's barn.
(b) Lashings.
(c) He is laid off.
(d) Going through town without breeches.

2. What age is Elizabeth Jane when she and her mother search for Michael Henchard?
(a) Eighteen.
(b) Seventeen.
(c) Twenty-one.
(d) Twelve.

3. How are Susan and Elizabeth-Jane evident strangers in Casterbridge?
(a) By the way they are dressed.
(b) Their accents give them away.
(c) They do not know the whereabouts of Henchard despite his popularity.
(d) They do not know about the bad corn sold to the bakers and millers.

4. What does the Scotchman do to get the mayor's attention?
(a) He writes a note and throws it through the window.
(b) He never gets the mayor's attenion.
(c) He sends a note via the waiter.
(d) He waits for the mayor to leave the party and approaches him.

5. How does Michael feel after Susan's death?
(a) Relief.
(b) Despair.
(c) Lonely.
(d) Free.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do you describe Henchard's disposition towards strangers?

2. How does Susan feel about the choreographed courtship?

3. What causes Michael to be bitter towards Elizabeth?

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

5. What change is observed in Michael's behavior toward Donald when Donald becomes more popular?

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