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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Susan know Michael Henchard is in Casterbridge?
(a) From a friend.
(b) Michael contacts Susan first.
(c) Through hearsay on the street.
(d) She asks the furmity woman.

2. Why is the skimmity ride important to Jopp?
(a) Jopp uses it to blackmail Farfrae.
(b) Jopp feels like a leader for once.
(c) The scandal also serves as retaliation.
(d) Jopp uses it to blackmail Lucetta.

3. Weydon Priors can be described as ...
(a) A ghost town.
(b) A bustling city.
(c) A plain farmtown.
(d) The next big thing.

4. What is Farfrae's reaction when Elizabeth warns him of Henchard's hatred?
(a) Donald rudely dismisses her as trivial.
(b) Donald already knows from Solomon Longways.
(c) Donald feels his suspicions are confirmed.
(d) Donald is disbelieving.

5. What is the people's reaction to the skiff between Michael and Donald?
(a) They are both unliked by the middle and lower class.
(b) They think Donald is acting unfairly.
(c) They believe Michael deserves Donald's treatment.
(d) They are more interested in their own matters.

Short Answer Questions

1. What new information keeps Donald from leaving town?

2. How does Donald treat Elizabeth when conversing with the women of High Place Hall?

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

4. What is Elizabeth's plan when she hears the reasons for the town bells and music?

5. How do Susan and Elizabeth pay for their lodgings, despite their little income?

(see the answer key)

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