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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. Angel's father refused to send him to college. Why?
(a) Angel has rejected religious principles and won't be part of the clergy, so his father thinks he doesn't really need a college education.
(b) He thinks college is a waste of money.
(c) Angel's family is wealthy so he won't need to study for a career.
(d) He can't afford it.

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

3. After Tess and Angel part, and Angel returns home, his parents are curious because Tess is not with him. Angel tells his parents that he doesn't want them to meet Tess yet because she is _____.
(a) Pregnant.
(b) Not educated enough yet.
(c) Unchaste.
(d) A liar.

4. What does the parson tell Mr. Durbeyfield?
(a) That he thinks it is going to rain.
(b) That Mr. Durbeyfield's house is on fire.
(c) That Mr. Durbeyfield is related to the D'Urbervilles.
(d) That Mr. Durbeyfield has won a small fortune.

5. In Chapter 29 who tells a story that influences Tess greatly?
(a) Dairyman Crick.
(b) Tess's mother.
(c) Mrs. Crick.
(d) Angel.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 40, who says "nobody could love 'ee more than Tess did! . . . She would have laid down her life for 'ee."

2. After Tess leaves for Tantridge, how does her mother feel?

3. What does Tess tell Angel in Chapter 30 about her past?

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

5. What does Angel threaten to do if Tess still refuses his proposals?

(see the answer key)

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