1. Why does Henchard initially dismiss the idea that Farfrae is his rival for Lucetta?
2. Who does Henchard hire to undermine Donald Farfrae's business?
3. What inaccurate weather prediction does Henchard rely upon?
4. What does Mr. Fall predict about the harvest season?
5. How does Henchard's speculation on the weather turn out?
6. What is the outcome of Henchard's decision to dismiss Jopp?
7. What does Henchard mortgage to meet his financial obligations?
8. How does Hardy contrast Henchard and Donald in Chapter 26?
9. What does Farfrae do when the harvest promises to be good?
10. What case does Henchard decide to hear as a magistrate?
11. Who appears in court to accuse Henchard of a past crime?
12. What crime does the furmity woman accuse Henchard of?
13. What is ironic about Henchard’s role in the courtroom?
14. What danger do Lucetta and Elizabeth-Jane face on the road to Port-Bredy?
15. Who rescues Lucetta and Elizabeth-Jane from the bull?
16. What does Elizabeth-Jane retrieve from the barn after the incident?
17. What does Henchard ask Lucetta to do for him after rescuing her?
18. What does Lucetta reveal to Henchard after his request?
19. Why does Henchard still hold influence over Lucetta?
20. What does Henchard’s confession in court reveal about his character?
