Tess of the d'Urbervilles | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Chapter 1 | Chapter 2

1. In Chapter 1, Mr. Durbeyfield meets the parson on the road. How does the parson greet him?

Sir John.

2. What does the parson tell Mr. Durbeyfield?

That Mr. Durbeyfield is related to the D'Urbervilles.

3. What does Mr. Durbeyfield do after he talks to the parson?

He hires a carriage to drive him home.

4. Where does Angel first see Tess?

At a dance on the green.

5. At the dance, why does Angel leave without talking to Tess?

He has to go catch up with his brother.

6. When Angel looks back and sees Tess from the top of the hill, what does he think?

He thinks that he has hurt her feelings.

Chapter 3 | Chapter 4

1. In Chapter 3, Tess is left in charge of all the younger children. Where have her parents gone?