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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 49 | Chapter 50.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the morning, after the scene in the graveyard, Tess and Angel travel to _____.
(a) Sandbourne.
(b) Talbothays.
(c) His parents' home.
(d) Marlott.

2. In Chapter 29 who tells a story that influences Tess greatly?
(a) Angel.
(b) Dairyman Crick.
(c) Tess's mother.
(d) Mrs. Crick.

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

4. Tess proves herself to have a stubborn streak. In Chapter 8, how is her stubbornness shown by the author?
(a) She refuses to ride in the carriage with Alec, but walks alongside instead.
(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 will not let anyone help her with her luggage.

5. Tess considers telling Angel about her link with the D'Urbervilles, but decides against it. Why?
(a) She thinks he won't believe her.
(b) She isn't sure she wants anyone to know.
(c) She is afraid he will think she is putting on airs.
(d) Mr. Crick tells her Angel has scorn for old noble families.

Short Answer Questions

1. What motivates Tess to make a promise to Angel?

2. Angel is persistent in asking Tess why she will not marry him. What does Tess finally promise him?

3. Why does Angel hit another man in Chapter 33?

4. In Chapter 47, Tess tries once more to get Alec to leave her alone. What does she do?

5. Alec tells Tess of a bad omen. What?

(see the answer key)

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