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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 sure the cows don't escape.
(c) She has to make the beds.
(d) She has to take the milk to market.

2. 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) Carries the milk pails for her.
(d) Pays someone to do some of her chores.

3. 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 give her blessing for him to marry Mercy Chant.
(c) That she will leave the farm.
(d) That she will give her blessing for him to marry one of the other dairymaids.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who comes to fetch Tess and take her to Tantridge?

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

5. Who eventually baptizes the child?

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