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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17 | Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Angel's father refused to send him to college. Why?
(a) Angel's family is wealthy so he won't need to study for a career.
(b) He can't afford it.
(c) He thinks college is a waste of money.
(d) Angel has rejected religious principles and won't be part of the clergy, so his father thinks he doesn't really need a college education.

2. Why does Tess wake up at 2 a.m.?
(a) She has to take the bee hives to market in another town.
(b) Her sister is crying.
(c) She had a bad dream.
(d) She's worried about the family's finances and can't sleep.

3. At dinnertime, Angel is seated at a different table than the other dairy workers because ______.
(a) He is of a higher class.
(b) He has a contagious disease.
(c) He likes to read while he eats dinner.
(d) The dairyman's wife is afraid he will corrupt the dairymaids.

4. In Chapter 3, Tess is left in charge of all the younger children. Where have her parents gone?
(a) To a dance.
(b) Shopping.
(c) To the pub.
(d) To visit a sick friend.

5. When Tess is introduced to Mrs. D'Urberville, how is she treated?
(a) Like a long-lost relative.
(b) With friendship.
(c) Like any other servant.
(d) She is made welcome.

Short Answer Questions

1. At Talbothays Tess meets Angel - what does Angel's father do for a living?

2. At Talbothays,Tess shares sleeping quarters with ____, Izz Rhuett, and Rhetty.

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

4. Why does Tess decide not to return home from Tantridge after all?

5. Why does Tess blame herself for the death of the horse?

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