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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 44.

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) The defendant tells Lucetta's secret.
(c) There is a large wagon crash.
(d) The name of the new mayor is to be announced.

2. Where does Farfrae often court Elizabeth?
(a) In the loft.
(b) The marketplace.
(c) On Budmouth Road.
(d) At the ring.

3. 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 reads it in secrecy and burns the letter afterward.
(c) That he opens it only after she passes away.
(d) To forgive her for her simplicity.

4. What consequence occurs when Henchard makes a bad corn deal?
(a) The farmers threaten Henchard if they don't get their pay.
(b) The bank takes possession of his belongings.
(c) The only person to loan Henchard money is Farfrae.
(d) Henchard is evicted from his home.

5. What surprises Elizabeth when she goes to see Henchard?
(a) She meets Farfrae unexpectedly.
(b) Henchard's estate is too large to find him.
(c) She finds out Henchard and Susan are once married.
(d) She discovers she is Henchard's daughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sort of people live at Mixen Lane?

2. How is Casterbridge best described?

3. Why is Farfrae sent away in the first place?

4. What does Henchard buy for Elizabeth?

5. In chapter 42, what seems to worry Michael the most?

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