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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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) 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.
(c) He can't afford it.
(d) He thinks college is a waste of money.

4. What does Tess finally decide the relationship between herself and Angel?
(a) That it will never work.
(b) That it is fated.
(c) That they should just be friends.
(d) That he isn't worthy of her.

5. What does Tess tell Angel in Chapter 30 about her past?
(a) That she is related to the D'Urbervilles.
(b) That she has had a baby.
(c) That she is already married.
(d) That Alec seduced her.

6. When Angel encounters the dairymaids trying to cross the river on the way to church, what does he do?
(a) Tells Tess he likes her but could never marry her.
(b) Kisses Tess.
(c) Asks Tess to a dance.
(d) Carries the dairy maids across the flooded water.

7. What is one of Tess's duties at the farm?
(a) She has to wake up the other dairymaids at 3 a.m.
(b) She has to take the milk to market.
(c) She has to make the beds.
(d) She has to make sure the cows don't escape.

8. How does Mr. Crick hear that the butter has a funny taste?
(a) Someone stops him at the market to tell him.
(b) Rhetty tells him.
(c) He gets a letter from a customer.
(d) He reads it in the newspaper.

9. Tess has made a pact with the other dairymaids. What does she swear?
(a) That she will remain at Talbothays as long as they do.
(b) Not to marry Angel.
(c) That she will never lie to them.
(d) Not to tell anyone about Alec.

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

11. Tess considers telling Angel about her link with the D'Urbervilles, but decides against it. Why?
(a) She isn't sure she wants anyone to know.
(b) She is afraid he will think she is putting on airs.
(c) Mr. Crick tells her Angel has scorn for old noble families.
(d) She thinks he won't believe her.

12. Angel is persistent in asking Tess why she will not marry him. What does Tess finally promise him?
(a) That she will give her blessing for him to marry one of the other dairymaids.
(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 leave the farm.

13. 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) It is close to home.
(c) She wants a fresh start where no one knows about her past.
(d) She is still feeling guilty about the horse's death and wants to work in the barns.

14. When Tess first sees Angel, what is her reaction?
(a) She doesn't like him at all.
(b) She is happy to see someone familiar-looking.
(c) She is afraid he might recognize her.
(d) She thinks he is funny-looking.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Tess appears to lose hope in Chapter 13. Why?

2. How much time has elapsed between the time Tess came home from Tantridge and the time she starts working at Talbothays?

3. Tess decides to go to Talbothays when she hears about a possible job there. Where is Talbothays located?

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

5. Why does Tess wake up at 2 a.m.?

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