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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. Where do Angel's parents live?
(a) Sandbourne.
(b) Emminister.
(c) Marlott.
(d) Vale of Froom.

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

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

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

5. 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 it is fated.
(d) That they should just be friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Alec react when Tess tells him how she feels about what has happened between them?

2. In Chapter 3, Tess is left in charge of all the younger children. Where have her parents gone?

3. Tess receives an offer of work at Tantridge taking care of the _____.

4. Tess considers telling Angel about her link with the D'Urbervilles, but decides against it. Why?

5. Why does the character who picks on Tess do so?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 6, how is Alec portrayed?

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

3. What is Tess's reaction when Angel finally confesses his love for her?

4. Why does Tess feel threatened when she first sees Angel at Talbothays?

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

6. In Chapter 15, how does Hardy show that Tess is still suffering from depression and hopelessness?

7. Describe the circumstances under which Angel and Tess see each other for the first time.

8. How does Tess deal with her situation in Chapter 13, when she is living at her parents' home, and is pregnant and shunned by the community?

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

10. Angel receives different treatment from the Cricks than the other farm help does. How? Why does Hardy mention this in some detail?

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