The Vendor of Sweets Chapter 2 Quiz Summary of Chapter 2 – The Vendor of Sweets Jagan walks home from his sweet shop, passing by Truth Printing Press, where his book Natural Cure and Natural Diet is still unpublished. He resists asking about it. On the way, he sees a homeless man and feels …
The Vendor of Sweets Chapter 1 Quiz Summary of Chapter 1 – The Vendor of Sweets Jagan, a Gandhian sweet vendor, believes in self-discipline and simple living. He avoids salt, sugar, and rice, thinking that conquering taste leads to self-control. His cousin, who visits daily, questions his habits and helps him with business advice. …
The Mayor of Casterbridge Chapters 41-45 Quiz Chapter 41: Elizabeth-Jane visits Henchard, and he warmly welcomes her. Captain Newson, Elizabeth-Jane’s real father, arrives in Casterbridge. Henchard lies to Newson, saying Elizabeth-Jane is dead. Overwhelmed with guilt, Henchard contemplates suicide. He sees his effigy in the river and abandons his dark thoughts. Elizabeth-Jane chooses to …
The Mayor of Casterbridge Chapters 36-40 Quiz The Mayor of Casterbridge (Chapters 36-40) Chapter 36 Lucetta refuses to help Jopp get a job from Farfrae, fearing interference in her husband’s affairs. Jopp, bitter about Lucetta’s rejection, opens Henchard’s secret letters and exposes them. At Peter’s Finger, Jopp reads Lucetta’s letters aloud, stirring scandal in …
The Mayor Of Casterbridge Chapters 31-35 Quiz Chapter 31: Henchard’s Public Fall The furmity woman exposes Henchard’s past, making the town see him as a criminal again. His reputation is destroyed, and people start avoiding him in Casterbridge. His financial situation worsens when a debtor fails to pay him back. His worker mishandles the …
The Mayor of Casterbridge Chapters 26-30 Quiz Chapter 26: Henchard’s Business Failure and Growing Rivalry Henchard starts suspecting that Donald Farfrae is his rival for Lucetta’s love, but initially, his doubts vanish when Farfrae appears unaware of Henchard’s past relationship with her. However, during a tea meeting with Lucetta, Henchard realizes that Farfrae is …
The Mayor of Casterbridge Chapters 21-25 Quiz Summary of The Mayor of Casterbridge (Chapters 21-25) Chapter 21 Elizabeth-Jane secretly visits High-Place Hall, intrigued by its new resident. She is impressed by its hidden entrances, adding to the sense of mystery. Henchard, also visiting, unknowingly misses her. Elizabeth-Jane senses Henchard’s growing indifference and requests permission …
The Mayor of Casterbridge Chapters 16-20 Quiz Brief Summary of The Mayor of Casterbridge (Chapters 16–20) In Chapter 16, Henchard plans a grand public festival, expecting it to surpass Farfrae’s event. However, heavy rain ruins his celebration, while Farfrae’s dance, held under borrowed rick-cloths, becomes a success. Humiliated and angry, Henchard rashly announces that …
The Mayor of Casterbridge Chapters 11-15 Quiz Chapter 11 Elizabeth-Jane and her mother, Susan, move into their new home in Casterbridge. Susan is uneasy about meeting Michael Henchard again after so many years. When they finally meet, Henchard expresses deep regret for his past actions and proposes to remarry Susan to make amends. He …
The Mayor of Casterbridge Chapters 6-10 Quiz : Chapter Summaries (6-10) of The Mayor of Casterbridge Chapter 6 Michael Henchard, now the Mayor of Casterbridge, is respected but has a bad temper. He regrets selling his wife and child. Meanwhile, Susan and Elizabeth-Jane arrive in Casterbridge. Susan learns that Henchard is now a rich …