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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. What does Mr. Crick think made the butter taste unpleasant?
(a) The milk is too warm, and has started to turn sour.
(b) The cows have been eating garlic weeds.
(c) The butter churn is not working properly.
(d) The cows are nervous and are giving bad milk.

2. When Angel encounters the dairymaids trying to cross the river on the way to church, what does he do?
(a) Carries the dairy maids across the flooded water.
(b) Asks Tess to a dance.
(c) Tells Tess he likes her but could never marry her.
(d) Kisses Tess.

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

4. Tess takes a job as a ____ to support her baby.
(a) Thresher.
(b) Dairy maid.
(c) Nanny.
(d) Cook.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Tess proves herself to have a stubborn streak. In Chapter 8, how is her stubbornness shown by the author?

2. Tess has made a pact with the other dairymaids. What does she swear?

3. What do Angel and his father do at the end of their talk?

4. Tess decides to go to Talbothays when she hears about a possible job there. Where is Talbothays located?

5. In Chapter 29 who tells a story that influences Tess greatly?

Short Essay Questions

1. What prompts Tess to leave the dance early, and what does this scene tell readers about her character?

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

3. How does Tess learn that Angel is in love with her, and what is her reaction?

4. How is Mr. Durbeyfield portrayed in in the first chapter?

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

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

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

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

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

10. How do Tess and Angel manage to spend time together at Talbothays?

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