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Questions and Answers
Who was the last man to leave?
Who was the last man to leave?
- Elizabeth
- Henchard
- Abel Whittle (correct)
- Farfrae
Whose gaze was attracted to Miss Newson's beauty in Casterbridge?
Whose gaze was attracted to Miss Newson's beauty in Casterbridge?
- Michael Henchard
- Donald Farfrae (correct)
- Mr. Newson
- Mayor Casterbridge
What issue did Abel Whittle have?
What issue did Abel Whittle have?
- Bad working conditions
- Lazy coworkers
- Poor health
- Oversleeping and coming late to work (correct)
What did Henchard give to Elizabeth-Jane one spring day?
What did Henchard give to Elizabeth-Jane one spring day?
What was the reason Elizabeth-Jane formed resolves on checking gay fancies in clothes?
What was the reason Elizabeth-Jane formed resolves on checking gay fancies in clothes?
At what time did Abel Whittle fail to show up?
At what time did Abel Whittle fail to show up?
What did Elizabeth-Jane find necessary to order after she got a dress to go with her bonnet?
What did Elizabeth-Jane find necessary to order after she got a dress to go with her bonnet?
How did Abel Whittle try to ensure he woke up on time?
How did Abel Whittle try to ensure he woke up on time?
Why did Henchard call Abel Whittle back?
Why did Henchard call Abel Whittle back?
What did Elizabeth-Jane think she would need first to go with the delicately-tinted gloves?
What did Elizabeth-Jane think she would need first to go with the delicately-tinted gloves?
What phrase best describes the evolution of Elizabeth-Jane's desires for material items?
What phrase best describes the evolution of Elizabeth-Jane's desires for material items?
What was Abel's role in the workplace?
What was Abel's role in the workplace?
What did some think about the Mayor's bygone simplicity?
What did some think about the Mayor's bygone simplicity?
What was the reaction of Casterbridge to the Mayor's perceived artfulness?
What was the reaction of Casterbridge to the Mayor's perceived artfulness?
How did the Mayor feel about the admiration she received?
How did the Mayor feel about the admiration she received?
What did the Mayor fear about her own abilities?
What did the Mayor fear about her own abilities?
What did the Mayor contemplate doing with her finery?
What did the Mayor contemplate doing with her finery?
What was notable about the interaction between Henchard and Farfrae?
What was notable about the interaction between Henchard and Farfrae?
What was the Mayor's reaction after her unprecedented success one day?
What was the Mayor's reaction after her unprecedented success one day?
What did the Mayor think about friendship between men?
What did the Mayor think about friendship between men?
Study Notes
Elizabeth-Jane's Transformation
- Elizabeth-Jane's beauty was not noticed by many in Casterbridge, except by Donald Farfrae
- She was hesitant to show off her new wealth through her clothes, due to her past humble life
- Henchard gifted her a box of delicately-tinted gloves, which led to a series of desires for matching bonnets, dresses, and sunshades
Creating an Effect
- Elizabeth-Jane successfully created a striking impression on the townspeople with her new look
- The Mayor believed she was being artful, but she was unaware of the effect she had on others
- Donald Farfrae admired her, making the time exciting for her
- Elizabeth-Jane was both thrilled and intimidated by the attention, feeling like an "unfinished girl" who lacked certain accomplishments
Henchard and Farfrae's Friendship
- Henchard and Farfrae were seen talking in the hay-yard, showcasing their growing friendship
- Elizabeth-Jane observed their camaraderie, noting the rugged strength of male friendship
Abel Whittle's Situation
- Abel Whittle, a young man of 19-20 years old, was frequently late to work due to oversleeping
- Henchard warned Abel to be on time the next day, implying consequences if he failed to do so
- Abel's reliance on his comrades to wake him up often failed, causing him to be late to work
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Description
This quiz is based on Chapter 15 of Thomas Hardy's novel The Mayor of Casterbridge. It covers the story of Miss Newson and Donald Farfrae in Casterbridge.
