View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 33 | Chapter 34.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tess proves herself to have a stubborn streak. In Chapter 8, how is her stubbornness shown by the author?
(a) She refuses to show that she is nervous.
(b) She refuses to ride in the carriage with Alec, but walks alongside instead.
(c) She will not let anyone help her with her luggage.
(d) She refuses to drive the horses, because she doesn't want to get dirty.

2. Hardy's description of Tess and Angel likens them to ___.
(a) Adam and Eve.
(b) Helen of Troy and Agamemnon.
(c) Troilus and Cressida.
(d) Romeo and Juliet.

3. Tess appears to lose hope in Chapter 13. Why?
(a) She hasn't heard from Alec.
(b) She believes no gentleman will ever marry her because she has been 'ruined'.
(c) She can't find another job.
(d) Her mother is angry with her.

4. Angel is persistent in asking Tess why she will not marry him. What does Tess finally promise him?
(a) That she will reveal the reason she can't marry him on Sunday.
(b) That she will leave the farm.
(c) That she will give her blessing for him to marry Mercy Chant.
(d) That she will give her blessing for him to marry one of the other dairymaids.

5. What does Tess's mother hope will happen once Tess arrives at Tantridge?
(a) Tess will like it there.
(b) She will save her money and help the family financially.
(c) Her beauty will impress Alec and he will marry her.
(d) Tess will get along well with the D'Urbervilles and they will like her.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. On the trip to Tantridge, Tess considers returning home. Why?

3. When Tess's baby becomes ill, she is upset because ______.

4. Tess considers telling Angel about her link with the D'Urbervilles, but decides against it. Why?

5. What does Tess name her baby?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 410 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample