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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Angel threaten to do if Tess still refuses his proposals?
(a) Leave Talbothays.
(b) Marry Marian.
(c) Marry Mercy Chant.
(d) Ask her parents for her hand.

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

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

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

5. When her parents do not return from the pub, who does Tess send after them to bring them home?
(a) Joan.
(b) Tom.
(c) Abraham.
(d) Eliza-Louisa.

6. Angel is persistent in asking Tess why she will not marry him. What does Tess finally promise him?
(a) That she will reveal the reason she can't marry him on Sunday.
(b) That she will leave the farm.
(c) That she will give her blessing for him to marry one of the other dairymaids.
(d) That she will give her blessing for him to marry Mercy Chant.

7. 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 his mother she is not working hard enough.
(d) Tells her she is not whistling loud enough.

8. In Chapter 23, what do Tess and the other dairymaids encounter on the way to church?
(a) A storm.
(b) A beautiful meadow.
(c) A sick cow.
(d) A flood.

9. Who actually sent the letter inviting Tess to work at Tantridge?
(a) Mrs. Durbeyfield.
(b) Alec's mother.
(c) Alec.
(d) Angel.

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

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

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

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

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

15. While Tess is at Talbothays, she is quite happy. What causes her happiness?
(a) No one knows about her past so she feels renewed.
(b) She likes working for Mr. Crick.
(c) She is falling in love with Angel.
(d) She is far away from Marlott.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tess believes she is related to the D'Urbervilles at Tantridge by family ties. What kind of family ties exist between them?

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

3. Who eventually baptizes the child?

4. Hardy's description of Tess and Angel likens them to ___.

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

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