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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Tess feel about Alec in Chapter 9?
(a) She thinks he is too snobbish.
(b) Tess distrusts him.
(c) She is attracted to him.
(d) She likes him but he makes her nervous.

2. Where does Angel finally confess his love for Tess?
(a) At dinner.
(b) In the barn.
(c) On a moonlit walk.
(d) In the pasture.

3. In Chapter 13, what does Tess discover?
(a) She is pregnant.
(b) Her mother is pregnant.
(c) She can't remember what Alec looked like.
(d) The family fortunes have improved.

4. When Tess's baby becomes ill, she is upset because ______.
(a) The child has not been baptized.
(b) She can't afford a doctor.
(c) Her father thinks it's her fault.
(d) She thinks she is a bad mother.

5. In Chapter 27 what does Angel do on his return to Talbothays?
(a) Tells Mr. Crick he is leaving his job.
(b) Pursues one of the other dairymaids.
(c) Asks Tess to marry him.
(d) Asks Tess to run away with him.

6. What does Mr. Crick think made the butter taste unpleasant?
(a) The cows are nervous and are giving bad milk.
(b) The cows have been eating garlic weeds.
(c) The milk is too warm, and has started to turn sour.
(d) The butter churn is not working properly.

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

8. While the dairy maids are out in the pasture searching for noxious weeds, Tess feels faint. What does Mr. Crick tell her?
(a) To carry on walking, and it will pass.
(b) To go back to the farm and lie down until she feels better.
(c) To have a drink of water.
(d) To sit down and rest for awhile.

9. Why does Tess blame herself for the death of the horse?
(a) She thinks if she hadn't fallen asleep, she could have prevented the accident.
(b) She thinks she shouldn't have taken the horse out in the dark.
(c) Her father tells her it is her fault.
(d) She caused the accident that resulted in the horse being killed.

10. In the story that is recounted in Chapter 29, who is the main male character?
(a) Mr. Doldrum.
(b) Mr. Doll.
(c) Mr. Swallow.
(d) Mr. Dollop.

11. What does Alec do in Chapter 9 that Tess doesn't like?
(a) Ignores her at a dance.
(b) Hides behind the curtains and spies on her.
(c) Tells her she is not whistling loud enough.
(d) Tells his mother she is not working hard enough.

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

13. 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 Angel's brothers are jealous of him.
(d) That he tried to convert Alec, but failed.

14. 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 doesn't believe Tess.
(c) She tells Tess that it is her own fault.
(d) She is angry at Alec for hurting Tess.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Tess decide not to return home from Tantridge after all?

2. Why does Angel continue to pursue Tess?

3. When Angel looks back and sees Tess from the top of the hill, what does he think?

4. What motivates Tess to make a promise to Angel?

5. What does Tess name her baby?

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