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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who meets Tess and shows her around Tantridge?
(a) Angel.
(b) The milkmaids.
(c) Her elderly aunt.
(d) Alec D'Uberville.

3. How does Tess react to what Alec tells her?
(a) She asks him to tell her more about it.
(b) She is happy.
(c) She says she is going to walk home.
(d) She thinks he is boring.

4. Angel tries to help Tess out with her chores. What does he do?
(a) Carries the milk pails for her.
(b) Makes sure the cows she has to milk are the most good-natured ones.
(c) Plays the harp so she will feel happier about working.
(d) Pays someone to do some of her chores.

5. What is Tess's mother's response when she hears about the sexual encounter between Tess and Alec?
(a) She is angry that Tess didn't force Alec to marry her.
(b) She tells Tess that it is her own fault.
(c) She is angry at Alec for hurting Tess.
(d) She doesn't believe Tess.

6. When Tess is introduced to Mrs. D'Urberville, how is she treated?
(a) With friendship.
(b) She is made welcome.
(c) Like any other servant.
(d) Like a long-lost relative.

7. In Chapter 11, what does Alec tell Tess on the way home?
(a) That he will take care of her.
(b) That she shouldn't get into any fights.
(c) That he wants to be a doctor.
(d) That he loves her.

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

9. What does Mr. Durbeyfield do after he talks to the parson?
(a) He decides to take a walk by the river.
(b) He tells his family he's rich.
(c) He hires a carriage to drive him home.
(d) He goes back to the pub.

10. What does Tess determine to do about the fact that the other dairymaids love Angel?
(a) Avoid him so he will spend time with the others.
(b) Ask him to make a choice.
(c) Tell him they aren't good enough for him.
(d) Ask him how he feels about them.

11. After Tess leaves for Tantridge, how does her mother feel?
(a) Worried about Alec's intentions.
(b) Regretful, she thinks she pressured Tess.
(c) Sad, she will miss Tess.
(d) Happy, the family will have more money.

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

13. Why does Tess decide not to return home from Tantridge after all?
(a) She needs the work so she can contribute to her family's finances.
(b) She decides that she should just go and see what it's like before she makes a decision.
(c) She realizes she is simply nervous about the new situation.
(d) She is afraid her mother and father will be angry if she goes home.

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

15. Who does Angel's family want him to marry?
(a) The Queen of Spades.
(b) Tess.
(c) Mercy Chant.
(d) Eliza-Louisa.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mr. Crick hear that the butter has a funny taste?

2. Why does Angel continue to pursue Tess?

3. What does Alec do in Chapter 9 that Tess doesn't like?

4. What does Tess finally decide the relationship between herself and Angel?

5. What plan does Tess's mother come up with to help the family?

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