1. What incident in Chapter 31 significantly damages Michael Henchard’s reputation?
2. How do the townspeople react to the scandal involving Henchard?
3. What financial hardship worsens Henchard’s troubles?
4. What does Henchard offer during the creditors’ meeting?
5. How do the creditors respond to Henchard’s offer?
6. What does Henchard sell to help a creditor?
7. What does Henchard’s withdrawal from society symbolize?
8. Who does Henchard meet at the stone bridge?
9. What does Farfrae offer Henchard in chapter 32?
10. What rumor circulates about Farfrae at the end of Chapter 32?
11. What significant choice does Henchard make at the inn?
12. What does Elizabeth-Jane warn Farfrae about?
13. How does Farfrae react to Elizabeth-Jane’s warning?
14. Who informs Farfrae of Henchard’s resentment?
15. What does Henchard visit Farfrae’s home to retrieve?
16. Why is Lucetta distressed in 35th chapter?
17. Where do Lucetta and Henchard meet privately?
18. Which character symbolizes progress and change in Casterbridge?
19. What is significant about Henchard selling his gold watch?
20. What is ironic about Henchard’s attempts to get revenge?
