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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 39.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Michael ask Susan to meet after learning she is still alive?
(a) The Ring.
(b) The Cricket Grounds.
(c) The Coliseum.
(d) Gladiator's Hall.

2. 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) Being able to drink again.
(c) Talking with Elizabeth.
(d) Talking with Jopp.

3. To whom does Michael go for weather advice?
(a) Jopp.
(b) Whittle.
(c) The weather-caster.
(d) Farfrae.

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

5. How is Casterbridge best described?
(a) A suburb of little importance.
(b) An honest city.
(c) Modern and cosmopolitan.
(d) Old-fashioned and agricultural.

Short Answer Questions

1. What misunderstood rumor reaches Henchard that makes him angry?

2. What is the people's reaction to the skiff between Michael and Donald?

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

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

5. What is the main cause of Henchard's celebration failure?

(see the answer key)

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