The Mayor of Casterbridge (Ch. 9-12)

How come Farfrae gained the respect of Casterbridge society? (Ch. 9)

• Farfrae likes to compare his business with Henchard's.

• Farfrae often makes a deal with word, not documents.

• Henchard makes Farfrae record everything related to business.

• Farfrae deals with business in a clear and sensible way.

• Farfrae treats people in a scornful and impulsive way.

Which is true? (p.45-46, Ch. 9)

• People in Casterbridge had a higher opinion of Henchard after he married Susan.

• Henchard wishes to make up for his terrible mistake and feels satisfied with his second wedding.

• Henchard thinks that he deserves to be punished by Farfrae.

• Elizabeth-Jane losses her beauty because of her father day by day.

• Henchard is jealous of the dancing couple.

What happens after a public dance party organized by Farfrae? (p. 48, Ch. 9)

• Henchard's jealousy drives Henchard into a bad decision of firing Farfrae.

• Henchard trusts Farfrae more than ever.

• Henchard gets fond of her daughter.

• Elizabeth-Jane grows confidence in herself without worries.

• Farfrae and Henchard build a strong bond in their business.

In arranging the below sentences in order, which is placed in the 3rd place? (Ch. 10)

• Henchard immediately wrote a note to Farfrae, asking him not to visit or speak to his daughter again.

• This would have been an elegant solution to the risks of future competition in business, but such a way of thinking was completely foreign to Henchard.

• Henchard urged Elizabeth-Jane to promise not to see Farfrae again.

• Another man in his shoes would have encouraged Farfrae to become his son-in-law.

• When Elizabeth-Jane heard of Farfrae's decision to stay in Casterbridge, it made her heart beat faster, but now Henchard put an end to her romantic dreams.

In chapter 10, what kind of person is Henchard?

• merciless and violent

• decisive and clever

• impulsive and cold

• pleasant and humorous

• generous and kind

Which is NOT true about Lucetta? (Ch. 11)

• She is a young lady with lively, kind eyes.

• She encounters Elizabeth-Jane near Susan's grave.

• She can't afford to buy a grand house in Casterbridge.

• She wants Henchard to keep his promise to marry her.

• She hires Elizabeth-Jane as a housekeeper and friend.

At the last sentence of page 59, why does life go cruelly for Henchard? (Ch. 11)

• He realizes that his daughter lives in his fiancee's.

• He never knows how cruel he is to his daughter.

• It's too late to recover the relationship with his fiancee.

• Lucetta and Elizabeth-Jane should have met before.

• Elizabeth-Jane gets to know the secret of Henchard.

From the letter of Lucetta, what is the most appropriate saying to this situation in Henchard's place? (Ch. 12)

• The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.

• It’s no use crying over spilled milk.

• Rome wasn’t built in a day.

• Blessings in disguise

• Don’t judge a book by its cover.

Which is NOT true in chapter 12?

• The first meeting between Henchard and Lucetta is not accomplished.

• Lucetta thinks why Henchard doesn't visit her is because of Elizabeth-Jane.

• While Elizabeth-Jane is out, Farfrae visits High Place Hall to see her.

• Farfrae and Lucetta have a pleasant conversation and are attracted to each other.

• At last, Henchard comes to see Lucetta, who has a terrible headache.