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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 25 | Chapter 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At Talbothays Tess meets Angel - what does Angel's father do for a living?
(a) He is a parson.
(b) He is a teacher.
(c) He is a bishop.
(d) He is independently wealthy.

2. 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) Her father's brother married Alec's cousin.
(c) None, they have changed their name to hide how they became rich.
(d) She and Alec share the same great-grandmother.

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

4. Angel's two brothers are named Cuthert and ____?
(a) Francis.
(b) Frank.
(c) Felix.
(d) Fredrick.

5. Who does Tess overhear talking about Angel?
(a) An unhappy customer.
(b) Mr. Crick.
(c) Marian, Izz Rhuett, and Rhetty.
(d) Mrs. Crick.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Angel tells Tess he loves her, and hugs her, she makes an excuse to move out of his embrace. What is her excuse?

2. What does Angel's father tell him on the walk out of town?

3. Why does the character who picks on Tess do so?

4. Hardy's description of Tess and Angel likens them to ___.

5. Angel tries to help Tess out with her chores. What does he do?

(see the answer key)

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