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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tess tell Angel in Chapter 30 about her past?
(a) That she is already married.
(b) That Alec seduced her.
(c) That she is related to the D'Urbervilles.
(d) That she has had a baby.

2. While the dairy maids are out in the pasture searching for noxious weeds, Tess feels faint. What does Mr. Crick tell her?
(a) To go back to the farm and lie down until she feels better.
(b) To have a drink of water.
(c) To carry on walking, and it will pass.
(d) To sit down and rest for awhile.

3. Where does Angel finally confess his love for Tess?
(a) At dinner.
(b) In the pasture.
(c) On a moonlit walk.
(d) In the barn.

4. What plan does Tess's mother come up with to help the family?
(a) She plans to send Tess to live with a member of the D'Uberville family in another town.
(b) She plans to find more work so that she can earn money.
(c) She plans to get her husband to stop drinking so much.
(d) She plans to enlarge the bee hives so they will bring in more cash.

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

6. What is one of Tess's duties at the farm?
(a) She has to wake up the other dairymaids at 3 a.m.
(b) She has to make the beds.
(c) She has to make sure the cows don't escape.
(d) She has to take the milk to market.

7. Angel tries to help Tess out with her chores. What does he do?
(a) Makes sure the cows she has to milk are the most good-natured ones.
(b) Plays the harp so she will feel happier about working.
(c) Pays someone to do some of her chores.
(d) Carries the milk pails for her.

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

9. Why does the character who picks on Tess do so?
(a) She wants Alec to stick up for her.
(b) She thinks Tess is going to hit her.
(c) She doesn't like strangers and wants Tess to leave.
(d) She is one of Alec's former conquests and is jealous of Tess.

10. Why does Tess decide not to return home from Tantridge after all?
(a) She is afraid her mother and father will be angry if she goes home.
(b) She decides that she should just go and see what it's like before she makes a decision.
(c) She realizes she is simply nervous about the new situation.
(d) She needs the work so she can contribute to her family's finances.

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

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

13. What is Tess's reaction to the job offer at Tantridge?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Excited.
(c) Nervous but happy.
(d) Reluctant and uneasy.

14. In the story that is recounted in Chapter 29, who is the main male character?
(a) Mr. Doldrum.
(b) Mr. Doll.
(c) Mr. Swallow.
(d) Mr. Dollop.

15. In Chapter 29 who tells a story that influences Tess greatly?
(a) Angel.
(b) Tess's mother.
(c) Mrs. Crick.
(d) Dairyman Crick.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which character, introduced in Chapter 10, picks on Tess?

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

4. What does Alec do in Chapter 9 that Tess doesn't like?

5. In Chapter 11, what does Alec tell Tess on the way home?

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