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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. 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 realizes she is simply nervous about the new situation.
(c) She decides that she should just go and see what it's like before she makes a decision.
(d) She needs the work so she can contribute to her family's finances.

2. In Chapter 11, what does Alec tell Tess on the way home?
(a) That he loves her.
(b) That he will take care of her.
(c) That she shouldn't get into any fights.
(d) That he wants to be a doctor.

3. 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 the cow might kick over the milk pail.
(b) That she doesn't feel the same way.
(c) That she has been stung by a bee.
(d) That she doesn't want anyone to see them.

4. What objection does Angel make to the woman his parents want him to marry?
(a) She is not religious enough.
(b) She is not as virtuous as Tess.
(c) She is too delicate and refined.
(d) She is afraid of cows.

5. What does the parson tell Mr. Durbeyfield?
(a) That he thinks it is going to rain.
(b) That Mr. Durbeyfield is related to the D'Urbervilles.
(c) That Mr. Durbeyfield's house is on fire.
(d) That Mr. Durbeyfield has won a small fortune.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Tess's reaction to the job offer at Tantridge?

3. Tess believes she is related to the D'Urbervilles at Tantridge by family ties. What kind of family ties exist between them?

4. What motivates Tess to make a promise to Angel?

5. How does Mr. Crick hear that the butter has a funny taste?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Tess's reaction when Angel finally confesses his love for her?

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

3. In Chapter 6, how is Alec portrayed?

4. Describe the scene concerning the accident with the horse. What does that show about Tess's character?

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

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

7. In Chapter 19, Hardy introduces another of the perceived road blocks to the relationship between Tess and Angel, from her point of view. What?

8. In Chapter 11, what happens between Alec and Tess?

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

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

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