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Tess of the d'Urbervilles Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 184 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At Talbothays,Tess shares sleeping quarters with ____, Izz Rhuett, and Rhetty.
(a) Maria.
(b) Marian.
(c) Marianne.
(d) Mary-Elizabeth.

2. After Tess leaves for Tantridge, how does her mother feel?
(a) Happy, the family will have more money.
(b) Regretful, she thinks she pressured Tess.
(c) Worried about Alec's intentions.
(d) Sad, she will miss Tess.

3. Who actually sent the letter inviting Tess to work at Tantridge?
(a) Mrs. Durbeyfield.
(b) Alec.
(c) Angel.
(d) Alec's mother.

4. Which character, introduced in Chapter 10, picks on Tess?
(a) The police officer.
(b) The dark-haired milkmaid.
(c) Angel's brother.
(d) The Queen of Spades.

5. When Angel tells Tess he loves her, and hugs her, she makes an excuse to move out of his embrace. What is her excuse?
(a) That she doesn't feel the same way.
(b) That she doesn't want anyone to see them.
(c) That the cow might kick over the milk pail.
(d) That she has been stung by a bee.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Tess is introduced to Mrs. D'Urberville, how is she treated?

2. While Tess is at Talbothays, she is quite happy. What causes her happiness?

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

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

5. Talbothays is located very close to ______.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Tess go to work at Talbothays, and what does she hope will happen once she is away from home?

2. Why does Tess tell Angel she will explain everything to him the next Sunday?

3. Describe the circumstances under which Angel and Tess see each other for the first time.

4. What is the local superstition about butter with a funny taste?

5. In Chapter 5 Tess is pressured to approach the D'Urbervilles for money. What does this scene, and her response, show about her?

6. Tess tries once more to get the courage to tell Angel the truth. In Chapter 30, what happens when she tries?

7. Why does Tess feel threatened when she first sees Angel at Talbothays?

8. When Angel goes back to visit his family, things seem to have changed. Describe how he and his family see each other now.

9. What arguments does Angel give his parents to convince them that marrying Tess is a good idea?

10. Describe what happens when Angel arrives back at Talbothays after visiting his parents.

(see the answer keys)

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