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

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

3. Why does Tess blame herself for the death of the horse?
(a) She caused the accident that resulted in the horse being killed.
(b) She thinks if she hadn't fallen asleep, she could have prevented the accident.
(c) Her father tells her it is her fault.
(d) She thinks she shouldn't have taken the horse out in the dark.

4. 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) It is close to home.
(c) She wants a fresh start where no one knows about her past.
(d) She is still feeling guilty about the horse's death and wants to work in the barns.

5. What does Alec do in Chapter 9 that Tess doesn't like?
(a) Hides behind the curtains and spies on her.
(b) Tells his mother she is not working hard enough.
(c) Tells her she is not whistling loud enough.
(d) Ignores her at a dance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Angel tell Tess about Alec?

2. When Tess is introduced to Mrs. D'Urberville, how is she treated?

3. Angel's two brothers are named Cuthert and ____?

4. When Tess's baby becomes ill, she is upset because ______.

5. When Angel tells Tess he loves her, and hugs her, she makes an excuse to move out of his embrace. What is her excuse?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Tess and Angel manage to spend time together at Talbothays?

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

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

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

5. How is Mrs. D'Urberville described?

6. In Chapter 6, how is Alec portrayed?

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

8. Describe what happens when Angel arrives back at Talbothays after visiting his parents.

9. What is the local superstition about butter with a funny taste?

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

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