1. Tess believes she is related to the D'Urbervilles at Tantridge by family ties. What kind of family ties exist between them?
(a) She and the D'Urbervilles are third cousins by marriage.
(b) She and Alec share the same great-grandmother.
(c) None, they have changed their name to hide how they became rich.
(d) Her father's brother married Alec's cousin.

2. Tess appears to lose hope in Chapter 13. Why?
(a) She hasn't heard from Alec.
(b) Her mother is angry with her.
(c) She can't find another job.
(d) She believes no gentleman will ever marry her because she has been 'ruined'.

3. What is Tess's reason for choosing to work at Talbothays?
(a) She wants a fresh start where no one knows about her past.
(b) She is afraid her mother will be angry if she doesn't contribute to the family's finances.
(c) It is close to home.
(d) She is still feeling guilty about the horse's death and wants to work in the barns.

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

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