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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do Henchard's former employees view their new boss?
(a) They like him less because he pays less.
(b) They are less fearful of him.
(c) They believe the new boss is equal in every way to Henchard.
(d) The man is respectable, but not as hearty and friendly as Henchard.

2. What makes Farfrae fall out of favor with the lower class?
(a) The lower class has a strong bond with Henchard.
(b) No one respects his decision to marry Lucetta.
(c) He is changed from his singing Scotchman days to an upper class man.
(d) Farfrae bullies his journeymen at work.

3. What becomes of Newson?
(a) He dies.
(b) He moves to Budmouth.
(c) He returns to the open seas.
(d) He sets up a business in Casterbridge.

4. What does Lucetta do to manipulate Henchard's feelings?
(a) She makes herself look tired and plain.
(b) She dresses coquetish.
(c) She brushes against his arm when making a request.
(d) She winks and smiles when speaking with him.

5. Where does Michael challenge Donald to a fight?
(a) In the loft.
(b) At Farfrae's home.
(c) At the ring.
(d) At the Three Mariners.

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

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

8. What makes Henchard change his mind about his fight even before it begins?
(a) Henchard knows he is much too strong for Donald.
(b) Donald remembers Farfrae gives him a job.
(c) Michael sees Lucetta sitting innocently in the carriage.
(d) Donald sings a reminiscent song.

9. What does Lucetta believe is her only "practicable weapon"?
(a) Power of persuasion.
(b) Her power as the mayor's wife.
(c) Her power in money.
(d) She does not feel she has any.

10. What causes greater enmity between Michael and Henchard?
(a) Lucetta tells Donald the truth about her affair.
(b) Donald is forced to dismiss Henchard as a journeyman.
(c) Donald pushes Henchard in public.
(d) Henchard pushes Donald in public.

11. What is one of the causes of Henchard's bankruptcy?
(a) A debtor cannot pay Henchard on time.
(b) Henchard fires half his employees in a fury.
(c) Bad weather.
(d) Farfrae steals all his customers.

12. What does Michael do with his last possessions?
(a) He gives them to Elizabeth and asks for forgiveness.
(b) He sells his last possessions to pay his new landlord rent.
(c) He sells his watch and gives his last pocket money to a small creditor.
(d) He sets them in front of his old house, unable to leave.

13. What happens to Michael's business?
(a) The town burns it down.
(b) The barns and granaries are raided by his former employees.
(c) The banks close it down.
(d) Farfrae buys Michael's business.

14. What does Michael do to further exemplify his selfishness?
(a) Ask Elizabeth if Lucetta mentions him on her deathbed.
(b) Enter the Farfrae household and demand to know what is going on.
(c) Lies to Newson about Elizabeth.
(d) Tells Elizabeth to make breakfast despite her sleepless night.

15. When Michael gets sick, who is there to nurse him to health?
(a) Abel Whittle.
(b) Lucetta.
(c) No one.
(d) Elizabeth.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Michael act toward Lucetta when they meet on Donald's farm?

2. What does Henchard do with his gift for Elizabeth?

3. Where does Farfrae leave to after his fight?

4. What does Lucetta request from Henchard?

5. What does Jopp ask of Lucetta?

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