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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. In Chapter 3, Tess is left in charge of all the younger children. Where have her parents gone?
(a) Shopping.
(b) To the pub.
(c) To visit a sick friend.
(d) To a dance.

2. Why does Tess blame herself for the death of the horse?
(a) She thinks she shouldn't have taken the horse out in the dark.
(b) Her father tells her it is her fault.
(c) She caused the accident that resulted in the horse being killed.
(d) She thinks if she hadn't fallen asleep, she could have prevented the accident.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After Tess leaves for Tantridge, how does her mother feel?

2. When her parents still don't come home, what does Tess finally do?

3. Why does Tess wake up at 2 a.m.?

4. Angel's father refused to send him to college. Why?

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

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