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Where is the setting of The Mayor of Casterbridge?
Where is the setting of The Mayor of Casterbridge?
- Dorchester, Dorset (correct)
- Manchester, England
- Bristol, England
- London, England
What was the consequence of the author's attempt to include something in every weekly published instalment?
What was the consequence of the author's attempt to include something in every weekly published instalment?
- Lack of descriptive settings
- Incorporating too many incidents (correct)
- Inconsistent plot structure
- Character underdevelopment
What was the reason for Susan living as Newson's wife for 18 years?
What was the reason for Susan living as Newson's wife for 18 years?
- Financial support from Newson
- Affection for Newson
- Believing the auction to be legally binding (correct)
- Fear of Henchard
What vow did Henchard make after the incident at the country fair?
What vow did Henchard make after the incident at the country fair?
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What is Henchard known for in Casterbridge?
What is Henchard known for in Casterbridge?
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Study Notes
Setting
- The setting of The Mayor of Casterbridge is in a fictional town called Casterbridge, which is based on Dorchester in Dorset, England.
Consequences of Publication
- The author's attempt to include something in every weekly published instalment led to the consequence of rushed plot development and inconsistencies in the narrative.
Susan's Circumstances
- Susan lived as Newson's wife for 18 years because she was misled into believing that her husband, Henchard, was dead.
Henchard's Vow
- After the incident at the country fair, Henchard made a vow not to drink for 21 years.
Henchard's Reputation
- Henchard is known for being a skilled hay and corn merchant in Casterbridge, and later, he becomes the Mayor of Casterbridge.
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"The Mayor of Casterbridge" Novel Quiz: Test your knowledge of Thomas Hardy's classic 1886 novel set in rural England. Explore themes of fate, redemption, and the complexities of human character in this literary masterpiece.
