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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13 | Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 12, what does Tess decide to do after she's been at the D'Urberville mansion for a few weeks?
(a) Tell Mrs. D'Urberville what Alec has done to her.
(b) Return home.
(c) Confront the Queen of Spades.
(d) Marry Alec.

2. In Chapter 11, what does Alec tell Tess on the way home?
(a) That he wants to be a doctor.
(b) That he loves her.
(c) That she shouldn't get into any fights.
(d) That he will take care of her.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes along just as a fight is about to break out between Tess and another woman?

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

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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