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

2. Who comes to fetch Tess and take her to Tantridge?
(a) Her brother.
(b) A servant.
(c) Alec.
(d) She takes the train.

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

4. Tess has made a pact with the other dairymaids. What does she swear?
(a) That she will remain at Talbothays as long as they do.
(b) Not to marry Angel.
(c) That she will never lie to them.
(d) Not to tell anyone about Alec.

5. On the trip to Tantridge, Tess considers returning home. Why?
(a) She is afraid of meeting the D'Urbervilles.
(b) She misses her family.
(c) Alec forces her to kiss him.
(d) She doesn't want to work in a strange place.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Angel encounters the dairymaids trying to cross the river on the way to church, what does he do?

2. What does Mr. Durbeyfield do after he talks to the parson?

3. Talbothays is located very close to ______.

4. What does Angel threaten to do if Tess still refuses his proposals?

5. Why does Tess blame herself for the death of the horse?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the scene concerning the accident with the horse. What does that show about Tess's character?

2. What happens on the drive to Mrs. D'Uberville's home?

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

4. What prompts Tess to leave the dance early, and what does this scene tell readers about her character?

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

6. When Angel goes back to visit his family, things seem to have changed. Describe how he and his family see each other now.

7. In Chapter 10, one of the characters says "Out of the frying pan into the fire!" What is meant by this, and why does Hardy include this scene?

8. Tess tries once more to get the courage to tell Angel the truth. In Chapter 30, what happens when she tries?

9. In Chapter 6, how is Alec portrayed?

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

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