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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 33 | Chapter 34.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Tess's baby becomes ill, she is upset because ______.
(a) She can't afford a doctor.
(b) The child has not been baptized.
(c) She thinks she is a bad mother.
(d) Her father thinks it's her fault.

2. Tess proves herself to have a stubborn streak. In Chapter 8, how is her stubbornness shown by the author?
(a) She will not let anyone help her with her luggage.
(b) She refuses to show that she is nervous.
(c) She refuses to drive the horses, because she doesn't want to get dirty.
(d) She refuses to ride in the carriage with Alec, but walks alongside instead.

3. Tess has made a pact with the other dairymaids. What does she swear?
(a) Not to tell anyone about Alec.
(b) That she will never lie to them.
(c) Not to marry Angel.
(d) That she will remain at Talbothays as long as they do.

4. While Tess is at Talbothays, she is quite happy. What causes her happiness?
(a) She likes working for Mr. Crick.
(b) She is far away from Marlott.
(c) No one knows about her past so she feels renewed.
(d) She is falling in love with Angel.

5. On the trip to Tantridge, Tess considers returning home. Why?
(a) She doesn't want to work in a strange place.
(b) She is afraid of meeting the D'Urbervilles.
(c) She misses her family.
(d) Alec forces her to kiss him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tess takes a job as a ____ to support her baby.

2. What 'bad omen' occurs just as Angel and Tess are leaving the farm?

3. What does Tess's mother hope will happen once Tess arrives at Tantridge?

4. What is one of Tess's duties at the farm?

5. Who comes to fetch Tess and take her to Tantridge?

(see the answer key)

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