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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Defends the women.
(b) Becomes furious at the reminder and rushes off.
(c) Agrees with him and dismisses the women.
(d) Implores the truth of the statement from the women.

2. How does Susan feel about the choreographed courtship?
(a) Awkward.
(b) She revels in the attention.
(c) Dubious of the plan's success.
(d) Dishonest to Elizabeth.

3. What do Susan and Michael decide about Elizabeth?
(a) Susan wants Michael to break the news to her.
(b) She deserves to know the truth.
(c) They intend to tell her after they are remarried.
(d) She should stay ignorant of her parents' past.

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

5. What is Lucetta's initial response when she meets Farfrae?
(a) She disapproves of him.
(b) She thinks he is smart, but not comparatively to Henchard.
(c) She is attracted and flirts with him.
(d) She hardly takes notice.

6. What does Farfrae do that wins the inn patrons over?
(a) He buys a round for everyone in the common room.
(b) He sings a melody about his home country.
(c) He orates classic poetry with artistic drama.
(d) He fixes the bad wheat problem.

7. What does Michael do for a living?
(a) A turnip-hoer.
(b) A sailor.
(c) An auctioneer.
(d) A hay-trusser.

8. What does Farfrae do at the hiring market?
(a) He speaks kindly of Henchard to farmers that want Michael's employment.
(b) He hires a man and his wife.
(c) He dissuades those that want to work for Henchard.
(d) He hires a man and his father.

9. What is Elizabeth's plan when she hears the reasons for the town bells and music?
(a) She congratulates the happy couple immediately.
(b) She goes to the Ring to seek her mother.
(c) She stays at the Three Mariners.
(d) She moves out of High Place Hall.

10. How does Elizabeth receive her new home and money?
(a) She abides by the saying, "Take, have, and keep."
(b) She uses it to gain status around town.
(c) She enjoys the freedom.
(d) She feels out of place in the big house.

11. How does Henchard's demeanor toward Elizabeth change when he hears Susan is alive?
(a) He gets upset.
(b) He is speechless.
(c) He becomes even more distant.
(d) He is affectionate and kind.

12. What change is observed in Michael's behavior toward Donald when Donald becomes more popular?
(a) Henchard becomes even more overbearing of a friend so Farfrae likes him the best.
(b) Michael follows Donald everywhere to keep an eye on him.
(c) It becomes all business with no extraneous friendship.
(d) Michael is short-tempered with Donald at all times.

13. What rash and regretful decision does Henchard make at Donald's celebration?
(a) Henchard grabs his wife and daughter and leaves vehemently.
(b) Henchard drinks for the first time since his oath.
(c) Henchard terminates Farfrae's employment.
(d) Henchard denounces everyone for paying a fee rather than attending his free celebration.

14. What causes Michael to be bitter towards Elizabeth?
(a) He discovers she is not his real daughter.
(b) Elizabeth brings his status down in town.
(c) She spends too much of his hard earned money.
(d) She is in courtship with Farfrae.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Susan and Elizabeth Jane go for lodgings?

2. What is one of Henchard's motives for his remarriage with Susan?

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

4. Four pennies are used to keep Susan's eyes closed. What becomes of them after Martha buries them?

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

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