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

3. How does Tess feel when she learns that the other dairymaids are in love with Angel, too?
(a) Guilty, and she thinks she is not good enough for him.
(b) Happy, she likes having people envy her.
(c) Worried that Angel will like one of them better than her.
(d) Secretly flattered.

4. 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 is far away from Marlott.
(c) She likes working for Mr. Crick.
(d) She is falling in love with Angel.

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

6. Why does Angel continue to pursue Tess?
(a) He thinks she is refusing because of the difference in class between them.
(b) Now that he's told his parents about Tess, he will be embarrassed if she doesn't marry him.
(c) He is used to getting his own way.
(d) The other dairymaids tell him Tess is just playing hard to get.

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

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

9. How much time has elapsed between the time Tess came home from Tantridge and the time she starts working at Talbothays?
(a) Five years.
(b) Eighteen months.
(c) Almost four years.
(d) Between two and three years.

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

11. 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.

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

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

14. Hardy's description of Tess and Angel likens them to ___.
(a) Romeo and Juliet.
(b) Adam and Eve.
(c) Troilus and Cressida.
(d) Helen of Troy and Agamemnon.

15. How does Alec react when Tess tells him how she feels about what has happened between them?
(a) He offers to marry her.
(b) He offers her money.
(c) He ignores her.
(d) He pretends he doesn't know what she is talking about.