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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Tess wake up at 2 a.m.?
(a) She's worried about the family's finances and can't sleep.
(b) She has to take the bee hives to market in another town.
(c) She had a bad dream.
(d) Her sister is crying.

2. In Chapter 25 Angel decides to go back to his parents' home. Why?
(a) To join the clergy.
(b) Because his father is ill.
(c) To get away from Tess.
(d) To ask their opinion about his desire to marry Tess.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Tess decides to go to Talbothays when she hears about a possible job there. Where is Talbothays located?
(a) About 5 miles from her father's house.
(b) In the Vale of Froom.
(c) On the outskirts of Marlott.
(d) In Ireland.

6. What does Tess name her baby?
(a) Alec.
(b) Sorrow.
(c) Raymond.
(d) Sparrow.

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

8. Who comes to fetch Tess and take her to Tantridge?
(a) She takes the train.
(b) Alec.
(c) A servant.
(d) Her brother.

9. What is Tess's reaction to the job offer at Tantridge?
(a) Excited.
(b) Nervous but happy.
(c) Relieved.
(d) Reluctant and uneasy.

10. Who comes along just as a fight is about to break out between Tess and another woman?
(a) The D'Uberville's horsemaster.
(b) Alec.
(c) Abraham.
(d) The Queen of Spades.

11. What does Angel's father tell him on the walk out of town?
(a) That he tried to convert Alec, and succeeded.
(b) That he wants Angel to join the clergy.
(c) That he tried to convert Alec, but failed.
(d) That Angel's brothers are jealous of him.

12. Angel's father refused to send him to college. Why?
(a) Angel's family is wealthy so he won't need to study for a career.
(b) He thinks college is a waste of money.
(c) He can't afford it.
(d) 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.

13. In Chapter 3, Tess is left in charge of all the younger children. Where have her parents gone?
(a) To a dance.
(b) To the pub.
(c) Shopping.
(d) To visit a sick friend.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who meets Tess and shows her around Tantridge?

2. What do Angel and Tess find they have in common, that surprises them both?

3. Who does Angel's family want him to marry?

4. What does the parson tell Mr. Durbeyfield?

5. At Talbothays,Tess shares sleeping quarters with ____, Izz Rhuett, and Rhetty.

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