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The Mayor of Casterbridge

Thomas Hardy

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Summary
- Plot Overview
Characters
Main Ideas
- Themes
- Motifs
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Chapters 39-42 Quiz

Further Study Chapters 39-42 Quiz

1 of 5
What does Lucetta suffer from upon seeing the "skimmity ride"?

A seizure
A heart attack
A migraine
A panic attack

2 of 5
Who tells Henchard that Lucetta is dead?

Elizabeth-Jane
A maid
Donald Farfrae
Christopher Coney

3 of 5
Who unexpectedly shows up at Henchard's home?

Susan
Lucetta
Donald Farfrae
Newson

4 of 5
Where does Elizabeth-Jane live after Lucetta's death?

The Three Mariners Inn
The Ring
Newson's boat
Henchard's house

5 of 5
What does Henchard begin to fear?

Newson's return
Elizabeth-Jane and Farfrae's relationship
Susan's ghost
The failing harvest

Previous section Chapters 35-38 Quick Quiz Next section Chapters 43-45 Quick Quiz

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