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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 | Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Tess's reaction to the job offer at Tantridge?
(a) Reluctant and uneasy.
(b) Excited.
(c) Nervous but happy.
(d) Relieved.

2. Tess believes she is related to the D'Urbervilles at Tantridge by family ties. What kind of family ties exist between them?
(a) She and the D'Urbervilles are third cousins by marriage.
(b) Her father's brother married Alec's cousin.
(c) None, they have changed their name to hide how they became rich.
(d) She and Alec share the same great-grandmother.

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

5. What does Mr. Durbeyfield do after he talks to the parson?
(a) He decides to take a walk by the river.
(b) He tells his family he's rich.
(c) He goes back to the pub.
(d) He hires a carriage to drive him home.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why does the character who picks on Tess do so?

4. Who meets Tess and shows her around Tantridge?

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

(see the answer key)

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