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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Eustacia want to be in the play?
(a) It is her favorite play.
(b) So she may see Clym.
(c) She wants to be the center of attention.
(d) She loves to act.

2. What does Clym do one night while he and Eustacia are watching an eclipse?
(a) He proposes to her.
(b) He breaks up with her.
(c) He tells her he is in love with Thomasin.
(d) He tells her he is not returning to Paris.

3. Why does Eustacia worry about Clym falling in love with Thomasin?
(a) They live in the same house.
(b) She is beautiful.
(c) She is kind.
(d) They are cousins.

4. Who is Christian Cantle?
(a) A rather dim boy.
(b) A groomsman at the wedding.
(c) The pastor.
(d) Thomasin's cousin.

5. Why does Clym spend many hours reading?
(a) He has nothing better to do.
(b) He is still learning to read.
(c) He is studying to become a teacher.
(d) He loves to read.

6. Why does Venn vow to protect Thomasin's reputation?
(a) He is in love with her.
(b) He considers her a friend.
(c) He is a kind man.
(d) He is embarrassed for her.

7. What does Thomasin do upon hearing of this difficulty?
(a) She celebrates.
(b) She fights with Damon.
(c) She shrugs and walks home.
(d) She becomes very agitated and runs away.

8. What does Mrs. Yeobright tell Wildeve?
(a) Diggory will marry Thomasin.
(b) He has competition for Thomasin's hand.
(c) He will not be marrying Thomasin.
(d) To marry Thomasin quickly.

9. What is the "article" Wildeve comes to collect from Mrs. Yeobright?
(a) Her jewelry.
(b) Baby clothes.
(c) Thomasin's inheritance.
(d) Her clothing.

10. What does Mrs. Yeobright tell Thomasin she will give her?
(a) Her inheritance money.
(b) A new home.
(c) A job.
(d) A carriage.

11. What has happened to the reddleman's skin and clothing?
(a) It has all taken on the same color.
(b) It is covered in wood shavings.
(c) It is covered in gun powder.
(d) It smells of leather and polish.

12. How are Eustacia's fantasies fueled?
(a) The two furze-cutters think Clym and Eustacia seem to be two of a kind.
(b) Clym says he thinks she is beautiful.
(c) The furze-cutters tell her she is is attractive.
(d) The furze-cutters tell her she would make a good furze-cutter.

13. Why is Damon able to take advantage of Christian?
(a) Christian is nervous.
(b) Christian has poor luck.
(c) Christian is encouraged by his good luck.
(d) Damon is very intelligent.

14. What does Eustacia admit about her love for Wildeve?
(a) She does not love him at all.
(b) It is very strong.
(c) She will love him forever.
(d) It does not run deep.

15. What do Sam and Humphrey say about Clym?
(a) He is the best furze-cutter they know.
(b) They mention his work, his ability to speak French, and the glamorous life he leads in Paris.
(c) They hope he will stay in the heath for awhile and teach them French.
(d) He is rude, unkind, and egotistical.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what are Mrs. Yeobright and Thomasin preparing?

2. Why does Christian leave the inn in despair?

3. What has Susan Nonsuch done to Eustacia?

4. Where does "The Return of the Native" take place?

5. What do some of the locals notice about Clym?

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