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

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

3. Why does Tess wake up at 2 a.m.?
(a) She had a bad dream.
(b) She has to take the bee hives to market in another town.
(c) Her sister is crying.
(d) She's worried about the family's finances and can't sleep.

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. Who comes along just as a fight is about to break out between Tess and another woman?
(a) Abraham.
(b) The Queen of Spades.
(c) Alec.
(d) The D'Uberville's horsemaster.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Angel first see Tess?

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

3. When Angel looks back and sees Tess from the top of the hill, what does he think?

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

5. Tess receives an offer of work at Tantridge taking care of the _____.

(see the answer key)

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