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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17 | Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does the character who picks on Tess do so?
(a) She is one of Alec's former conquests and is jealous of Tess.
(b) She thinks Tess is going to hit her.
(c) She doesn't like strangers and wants Tess to leave.
(d) She wants Alec to stick up for her.

3. 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 refuses to drive the horses, because she doesn't want to get dirty.
(d) She will not let anyone help her with her luggage.

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

5. How does Tess feel about Alec in Chapter 9?
(a) She thinks he is too snobbish.
(b) She likes him but he makes her nervous.
(c) She is attracted to him.
(d) Tess distrusts him.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Tess name her baby?

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

(see the answer key)

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