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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the first place Michael heads to when he wakes up in the morning in the furmity tent?
(a) The seaport.
(b) A neighbor's for breakfast.
(c) The nearest farm.
(d) The church.

2. Four pennies are used to keep Susan's eyes closed. What becomes of them after Martha buries them?
(a) Abel finds them by accident and brings them back to his mother.
(b) Coney digs it out to use for drink.
(c) Elizabeth digs it out to keep.
(d) It rusts and and stays buried with the Romans of historical past.

3. What does Susan fear about meeting Michael Henchard?
(a) That he does not remember their daughter.
(b) That he considers his sale binding.
(c) That he's drunken himself to his tomb.
(d) That he does not help despite financial success.

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

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

6. What makes Elizabeth believe Donald is not interested in wooing her?
(a) She believes she is too plain.
(b) Farfrae is too smart for her.
(c) She is the stepdaughter of a contemptuous man.
(d) Farfrae opens up a competing business against her father's.

7. What event occurs in Port-Bredy?
(a) Lucetta sets up home away from Casterbridge.
(b) Farfrae has an affair with Lucetta.
(c) Lucetta and Henchard marry.
(d) Lucetta and Donald marry.

8. At the scene of the wagon crash, when Henchard's man says the word of Lucetta and Elizabeth Jane are not to be accounted for because all women swoon for Donald, Henchard __________.
(a) Becomes furious at the reminder and rushes off.
(b) Implores the truth of the statement from the women.
(c) Agrees with him and dismisses the women.
(d) Defends the women.

9. What is Michael's reaction to what the defendant says?
(a) He is silent.
(b) He is angry and walks out of the courtroom.
(c) He agrees and walks out of the courtroom.
(d) He dismisses her ideas as propesterous and carries on with judgment.

10. What is Elizabeth's manner when she first sees Farfrae in his room?
(a) Indifferent.
(b) Observant and silent.
(c) Coquettish.
(d) Earnest and talkative.

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

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

13. What does Elizabeth notice about the backdoor of Miss Templeman's home?
(a) It is hidden behind a curtain.
(b) The alley entrance is as bright as the front entrance.
(c) It faces the marketplace.
(d) The keystone is a disfigured mask.

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

15. What do the boys of Casterbridge nickname Susan?
(a) The Simpleton.
(b) The Ghost.
(c) The Plain Genteel.
(d) The Cottage Woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Susan and her daughter first see Michael Henchard?

2. What does Lucetta do when Michael finally calls for her?

3. In chapter 29, what does Lucetta offer Henchard?

4. Where does Elizabeth move to when she leaves Henchard's house?

5. How does Michael feel after Susan's death?

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