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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Wildeve say he cannot attend Eustacia's wedding?
(a) He is not feeling well.
(b) He is unsure how he would react to seeing her wed.
(c) He has to watch the inn.
(d) He hates Clym.

2. Why does Eustacia accept Clym's marriage proposal?
(a) She knows she will never find another man.
(b) She is in love with Clym.
(c) She is sure Clym will take her to Paris.
(d) She wants to get married.

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

4. Describe Damon and Thomasin's wedding.
(a) A large ceremony with many brides maids.
(b) A small ceremony performed at home.
(c) The smallest of ceremonies with no attendant.
(d) A traditional ceremony with the town in attendance.

5. Where does "The Return of the Native" take place?
(a) Edgon Heath.
(b) London.
(c) Paris.
(d) Heathrow.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the contents of the letter Eustacia has Diggory deliver to Damon?

2. What does Mrs. Yeobright reveal to Thomasin?

3. What is noticed on the highest point of the heath?

4. Why does Clym join the group to help get the bucket out of Eustacia's well?

5. What is a reddleman?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Eustacia love Clym?

2. What does Eustacia do to see Clym?

3. Who is Clym Yeobright?

4. How does Thomasin end up in Diggory Venn's wagon?

5. Why does Thomasin want the wedding to go ahead under any circumstances?

6. Why does Mrs. Yeobright give Christian an extra fifty guineas?

7. Describe furze-cutting.

8. What does Damon say to Diggory after reading Eustacia's letter?

9. What is Clym's goal?

10. Of all the romance in this story, which one seems to be most true? Why?

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