Tess of the d'Urbervilles Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 | Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tess's mother hope will happen once Tess arrives at Tantridge?
(a) Tess will like it there.
(b) Tess will get along well with the D'Urbervilles and they will like her.
(c) Her beauty will impress Alec and he will marry her.
(d) She will save her money and help the family financially.

2. In Chapter 1, Mr. Durbeyfield meets the parson on the road. How does the parson greet him?
(a) Sir John.
(b) Mr. Durbeyfield.
(c) Sir James.
(d) Mr. D.

3. At the dance, why does Angel leave without talking to Tess?
(a) He is too shy.
(b) He thinks she is busy talking to someone else.
(c) He wants to see if Tess is watching him.
(d) He has to go catch up with his brother.

4. Why does Tess blame herself for the death of the horse?
(a) She thinks if she hadn't fallen asleep, she could have prevented the accident.
(b) She thinks she shouldn't have taken the horse out in the dark.
(c) She caused the accident that resulted in the horse being killed.
(d) Her father tells her it is her fault.

5. What does Alec do in Chapter 9 that Tess doesn't like?
(a) Hides behind the curtains and spies on her.
(b) Ignores her at a dance.
(c) Tells her she is not whistling loud enough.
(d) Tells his mother she is not working hard enough.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who actually sent the letter inviting Tess to work at Tantridge?

2. Tess receives an offer of work at Tantridge taking care of the _____.

3. On the trip to Tantridge, Tess considers returning home. Why?

4. Who comes along just as a fight is about to break out between Tess and another woman?

5. After Tess leaves for Tantridge, how does her mother feel?

(see the answer key)

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