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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Angel react when Tess tells him about her past?

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

3. How old is Tess when she goes to Talbothays?

4. What does Tess finally decide the relationship between herself and Angel?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. 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?

7. In Chapter 6, how is Alec portrayed?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Tess discovers that Alec has become a preacher, she doubts that his salvation is authentic. What do you think? Concentrate on Chapters 44 through 47 in answering this question.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the 'double standard' that Angel embraces with respect to the relationships he and Tess have had in the past. Concentrate on Chapters 34 and 35. What do you think of Angel after this? Has your opinion of him changed. Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

It is often said that a "punishment should fit the crime." Discuss this statement in connection with either Tess or Alec. Does this saying hold true in their cases? Why or why not? Make sure that you clearly describe both the crime and the punishment.

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