The Mayor of Casterbridge — Questions and answers

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At the great sheep fair at Weydon-Priors, what did Michael Henchard do with his wife Susan and their baby daughter Elizabeth-Jane?

Choices

  1. He found work as a hay-trusser for Susan and Elizabeth-Jane.
  2. He introduced Susan and Elizabeth-Jane to the furmity-woman.
  3. He purchased a new tent for Susan and Elizabeth-Jane to live in.
  4. He sold Susan and Elizabeth-Jane to a sailor named Newson for five guineas. ✓

Answer: He sold Susan and Elizabeth-Jane to a sailor named Newson for five guineas.

From page 1

Eighteen years after the fair at Weydon-Priors, what had Michael Henchard become in Casterbridge?

Choices

  1. He had become a sailor and was lost at sea.
  2. He had become a furmity-seller at the King's Arms.
  3. He had become a rich corn merchant and the Mayor. ✓
  4. He had become a poor hay-trusser and a public nuisance.

Answer: He had become a rich corn merchant and the Mayor.

From page 2

At the Three Mariners Inn, what did Donald Farfrae offer to Michael Henchard?

Choices

  1. He offered to buy Michael Henchard's corn business.
  2. He offered to become the new Mayor of Casterbridge.
  3. He offered a method of treating grown wheat to make it sound for bread. ✓
  4. He offered to sail to America with Michael Henchard.

Answer: He offered a method of treating grown wheat to make it sound for bread.

From page 3

Where did Michael Henchard arrange to meet Susan to discuss their future?

Choices

  1. He arranged to meet her inside the Ring, the old Roman amphitheatre. ✓
  2. He arranged to meet her at the King's Arms public dinner.
  3. He arranged to meet her in the market place of Casterbridge.
  4. He arranged to meet her at the great sheep fair at Weydon-Priors.

Answer: He arranged to meet her inside the Ring, the old Roman amphitheatre.

From page 4

What did Michael Henchard learn from Susan's letter after her death?

Choices

  1. He learned that Elizabeth-Jane was his true daughter and had been hidden from him.
  2. He learned that Susan had left him all her money and property.
  3. He learned that Susan had secretly remarried Newson before her death.
  4. He learned that the baby sold at Weydon-Priors had died as an infant and Elizabeth-Jane was Newson's child. ✓

Answer: He learned that the baby sold at Weydon-Priors had died as an infant and Elizabeth-Jane was Newson's child.

From page 5

Who eventually won Lucetta Templeman's heart in Casterbridge?

Choices

  1. Richard Newson won Lucetta Templeman's heart.
  2. The furmity-woman won Lucetta Templeman's heart.
  3. Donald Farfrae won Lucetta Templeman's heart. ✓
  4. Michael Henchard won Lucetta Templeman's heart.

Answer: Donald Farfrae won Lucetta Templeman's heart.

From page 6

Who exposed Michael Henchard's past at the town hall?

Choices

  1. Donald Farfrae exposed his past in a business dispute.
  2. The furmity-woman from the fair at Weydon-Priors exposed his past. ✓
  3. Elizabeth-Jane exposed his past through a public announcement.
  4. Susan Henchard exposed his past in a letter.

Answer: The furmity-woman from the fair at Weydon-Priors exposed his past.

From page 7

What happened when Michael Henchard challenged Donald Farfrae to a fight in the granary loft?

Choices

  1. Henchard let Farfrae go at the edge of the loading door, unable to finish him. ✓
  2. Farfrae defeated Henchard and took over his granary.
  3. Henchard defeated Farfrae and threw him from the loading door.
  4. The fight was interrupted by the arrival of the town magistrate.

Answer: Henchard let Farfrae go at the edge of the loading door, unable to finish him.

From page 8

What event led to Lucetta Templeman's collapse and death?

Choices

  1. Richard Newson arrived in Casterbridge and revealed her past.
  2. Donald Farfrae ended their relationship, causing her great distress.
  3. She was taken ill after a public argument with Michael Henchard.
  4. A skimmington ride, mocking her and Henchard, was paraded past High-Place Hall. ✓

Answer: A skimmington ride, mocking her and Henchard, was paraded past High-Place Hall.

From page 9

What was Michael Henchard's final request, found after his death?

Choices

  1. He requested that no one mourn him or remember that he ever lived. ✓
  2. He requested that Donald Farfrae take care of his goldfinch.
  3. He requested to be buried next to Susan in Casterbridge.
  4. He requested that Elizabeth-Jane inherit all his remaining possessions.

Answer: He requested that no one mourn him or remember that he ever lived.

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