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

2. 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 will not let anyone help her with her luggage.
(d) She refuses to drive the horses, because she doesn't want to get dirty.

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

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

5. Who actually sent the letter inviting Tess to work at Tantridge?
(a) Alec's mother.
(b) Mrs. Durbeyfield.
(c) Alec.
(d) Angel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Tess's reaction to the job offer at Tantridge?

2. What conditions does Tess place on her agreement to go live with the D'Urbervilles in Tantridge?

3. Who comes to fetch Tess and take her to Tantridge?

4. In Chapter 3, Tess is left in charge of all the younger children. Where have her parents gone?

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

(see the answer key)

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