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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 39 | Chapter 40.

Multiple Choice 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?
(a) That she has been stung by a bee.
(b) That the cow might kick over the milk pail.
(c) That she doesn't feel the same way.
(d) That she doesn't want anyone to see them.

2. How does Angel react when Tess tells him about her past?
(a) He thinks that being a D'Urberville will make his parents accept her all the more readily.
(b) He is angry.
(c) He is confused because he thinks she should be proud of her family connections.
(d) He suggests she make contact with the D'Urbervilles.

3. Tess receives an offer of work at Tantridge taking care of the _____.
(a) Children.
(b) Laundry.
(c) Goats.
(d) Birds.

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

5. Angel is persistent in asking Tess why she will not marry him. What does Tess finally promise him?
(a) That she will leave the farm.
(b) That she will give her blessing for him to marry Mercy Chant.
(c) That she will reveal the reason she can't marry him on Sunday.
(d) That she will give her blessing for him to marry one of the other dairymaids.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who actually sent the letter inviting Tess to work at Tantridge?

2. What does Tess name her baby?

3. On the trip to Tantridge, Tess considers returning home. Why?

4. When Angel and Tess finally announce their betrothal, the other dairymaids are ______.

5. What objection does Angel make to the woman his parents want him to marry?

(see the answer key)

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