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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 conditions does Tess place on her agreement to go live with the D'Urbervilles in Tantridge?
(a) She will ask if she can work for them, but she won't ask them for money.
(b) She will go if she can take Abraham with her.
(c) She agrees to go if her mother forgives her for her role in the horse's death.
(d) She will go if she can have new clothes so she will fit in.

2. What plan does Tess's mother come up with to help the family?
(a) She plans to send Tess to live with a member of the D'Uberville family in another town.
(b) She plans to enlarge the bee hives so they will bring in more cash.
(c) She plans to find more work so that she can earn money.
(d) She plans to get her husband to stop drinking so much.

3. On the trip to Tantridge, Tess considers returning home. Why?
(a) Alec forces her to kiss him.
(b) She doesn't want to work in a strange place.
(c) She misses her family.
(d) She is afraid of meeting the D'Urbervilles.

4. When her parents still don't come home, what does Tess finally do?
(a) Asks a neighbor to go get them.
(b) Locks the other children in the cottage and goes to fetch her parents.
(c) Sends her sister to find them.
(d) Goes to sleep.

5. In Chapter 1, Mr. Durbeyfield meets the parson on the road. How does the parson greet him?
(a) Mr. D.
(b) Sir James.
(c) Sir John.
(d) Mr. Durbeyfield.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tess's mother hope will happen once Tess arrives at Tantridge?

2. At the dance, why does Angel leave without talking to Tess?

3. After Tess leaves for Tantridge, how does her mother feel?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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