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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 25 | Chapter 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one of Henchard's motives for his remarriage with Susan?
(a) He is obliged by an oath he makes nineteen years ago.
(b) To find love again.
(c) To punish himself.
(d) A married man is more respectable than a bachelor.

2. Susan writes a letter to Michael when on her deathbed. What does she request of him concerning this letter?
(a) That he opens it on Elizabeth's wedding day.
(b) That he opens it only after she passes away.
(c) To forgive her for her simplicity.
(d) That he reads it in secrecy and burns the letter afterward.

3. How does Elizabeth receive her new home and money?
(a) She uses it to gain status around town.
(b) She abides by the saying, "Take, have, and keep."
(c) She feels out of place in the big house.
(d) She enjoys the freedom.

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

5. How does Henchard first learn the townspeople prefer Donald over him?
(a) Henchard sees it in the people's faces as they admire Donald dancing.
(b) From a councilman.
(c) Through a messenger boy from Durnover.
(d) A lawyer from Henchard's celebration tells him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What surprises Elizabeth when she goes to see Henchard?

2. Where do Susan and Elizabeth Jane go for lodgings?

3. Michael incessantly criticizes Elizabeth for what?

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

5. Why does Lucetta invite Elizabeth to live with her?

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