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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. Who meets Tess and shows her around Tantridge?
(a) The milkmaids.
(b) Her elderly aunt.
(c) Alec D'Uberville.
(d) Angel.

2. At the dance, why does Angel leave without talking to Tess?
(a) He wants to see if Tess is watching him.
(b) He is too shy.
(c) He has to go catch up with his brother.
(d) He thinks she is busy talking to someone else.

3. 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 will go if she can have new clothes so she will fit in.
(d) She agrees to go if her mother forgives her for her role in the horse's death.

4. Why does the character who picks on Tess do so?
(a) She thinks Tess is going to hit her.
(b) She is one of Alec's former conquests and is jealous of Tess.
(c) She doesn't like strangers and wants Tess to leave.
(d) She wants Alec to stick up for her.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Tess believes she is related to the D'Urbervilles at Tantridge by family ties. What kind of family ties exist between them?

2. Tess proves herself to have a stubborn streak. In Chapter 8, how is her stubbornness shown by the author?

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

4. What does Alec do in Chapter 9 that Tess doesn't like?

5. Why does Tess decide not to return home from Tantridge after all?

(see the answer key)

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