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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. When her parents do not return from the pub, who does Tess send after them to bring them home?
(a) Abraham.
(b) Tom.
(c) Joan.
(d) Eliza-Louisa.

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

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

4. When Tess's baby becomes ill, she is upset because ______.
(a) Her father thinks it's her fault.
(b) The child has not been baptized.
(c) She can't afford a doctor.
(d) She thinks she is a bad mother.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Tess decide not to return home from Tantridge after all?

2. What does Alec do in Chapter 9 that Tess doesn't like?

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

4. Tess appears to lose hope in Chapter 13. Why?

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

(see the answer key)

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