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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Angel's family is wealthy so he won't need to study for a career.
(c) He thinks college is a waste of money.
(d) He can't afford it.

2. 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 is falling in love with Angel.
(d) She likes working for Mr. Crick.

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

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Tess's reaction to the job offer at Tantridge?

2. Where do Angel's parents live?

3. Who comes to fetch Tess and take her to Tantridge?

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

5. After Tess leaves for Tantridge, how does her mother feel?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Tess learn that Angel is in love with her, and what is her reaction?

2. Angel uses the phrase "Three Leahs to get to one Rachel." What does he mean by this?

3. In Chapter 5 Tess is pressured to approach the D'Urbervilles for money. What does this scene, and her response, show about her?

4. In Chapter 6, how is Alec portrayed?

5. In Chapter 19, Hardy introduces another of the perceived road blocks to the relationship between Tess and Angel, from her point of view. What?

6. Why does Tess tell Angel she will explain everything to him the next Sunday?

7. What arguments does Angel give his parents to convince them that marrying Tess is a good idea?

8. Why does Tess go to work at Talbothays, and what does she hope will happen once she is away from home?

9. Why is Tess upset when her baby becomes ill and dies, and what does this show about her attitude towards religion?

10. What story does Tess hear at the farm that makes her resolve (again) not to marry Angel?

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