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

2. On the trip to Tantridge, Tess considers returning home. Why?
(a) Alec forces her to kiss him.
(b) She misses her family.
(c) She is afraid of meeting the D'Urbervilles.
(d) She doesn't want to work in a strange place.

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

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

5. Why does Tess decide not to return home from Tantridge after all?
(a) She is afraid her mother and father will be angry if she goes home.
(b) She needs the work so she can contribute to her family's finances.
(c) She decides that she should just go and see what it's like before she makes a decision.
(d) She realizes she is simply nervous about the new situation.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Tess first sees Angel, what is her reaction?

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

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

4. Who comes along just as a fight is about to break out between Tess and another woman?

5. Which character, introduced in Chapter 10, picks on Tess?

(see the answer key)

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