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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What inspires Michael to finally ask Lucetta to marry him?
(a) He believes it angers Elizabeth.
(b) Michael feels he needs to do right by her.
(c) He knows Farfrae is courting her.
(d) His loneliness and her disinterest.

2. What is the relationship like between Susan and Michael?
(a) Loving from Susan to Michael, but Michael detests Susan.
(b) Indifferent since they are an arranged marriage.
(c) Resentful from both sides.
(d) Happy and content.

3. How do Susan and Elizabeth pay for their lodgings, despite their little income?
(a) The nice landlady gives the tired strangers a break.
(b) Susan and her daughter work the kitchen for each night's stay.
(c) Elizabeth works for the landlady to discount the price.
(d) Farfrae lends them a loan.

4. Why does Lucetta invite Elizabeth to live with her?
(a) To give Henchard an excuse to visit her home.
(b) To teach Elizabeth a more refined way of living.
(c) To get Elizabeth closer to Farfrae.
(d) To take Elizabeth away from Henchard's demeaning home.

5. Where does Elizabeth move to when she leaves Henchard's house?
(a) Durnover Hill.
(b) Into Farfrae's home.
(c) High Place Hall.
(d) Closer to her mother's grave.

6. What surprises Henchard the most about Farfrae?
(a) That a stranger is willing to help without pay.
(b) That the Scotchman is willing to correct the wheat problem for free.
(c) That Farfrae is going to America to harvest wheat.
(d) The Scotchman wants a third of his business if he is to be hired.

7. How does Donald treat Elizabeth when conversing with the women of High Place Hall?
(a) He feels pity for her.
(b) He attempts to bring her into the conversations.
(c) He feels lucky to have her in the same room.
(d) Donald does not acknowledge her presence.

8. How does Michael discover Lucetta is in Casterbridge?
(a) Elizabeth describes the mystery woman to Henchard.
(b) He remembers Templeman is Lucetta's aunt's surname.
(c) Michael sees her at Susan's grave.
(d) Lucetta strategically runs into him at the marketplace.

9. What does Michael decide to do when he discovers his wife emigrates?
(a) Settle in Casterbridge.
(b) Save money to follow on the boat.
(c) Find a new wife.
(d) Go back to the furmity woman.

10. What makes Susan uncomfortable about her relationship with Newson?
(a) She discovers her marriage is not binding.
(b) Newson is always at sea.
(c) Because Elizabeth Jane is not his daughter.
(d) Newson is a drunkard.

11. What new machinery is introduced at the Saturday market?
(a) A harvester.
(b) A combine.
(c) A tractor.
(d) A seed drill.

12. How do you describe Henchard's disposition towards strangers?
(a) Rude and contemptuous.
(b) Festive and hearty.
(c) Bland and disinterested.
(d) Charming and cordial.

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

14. What are Farfrae's plans when he arrives in Casterbridge?
(a) To sell his wheat processing invention.
(b) To spread the word of how lovely his country is to the world.
(c) To move on to Bristol and then to America.
(d) To apply for the manager's position with the mayor.

15. What does Lucetta do when Michael finally calls for her?
(a) She welcomes him in with waiting arms.
(b) She sends him away.
(c) She scolds him for his lateness.
(d) She hides behind a curtain.

Short Answer Questions

1. Henchard's education is compared to whom?

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

3. What news are the townsfolk waiting for at the end of chapter 30?

4. What is Michael Henchard's initial reaction when Elizabeth requests to leave?

5. To whom does Michael go for weather advice?

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