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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. In the last scene of the book, what do Angel and Liza Lu do?
2. In Chapter 51 Tess arrives at the new lodgings to find that ___.
3. In Chapter 46, who is Tess referring to when she says "He won't hurt me, he's not in love with me."
4. To make herself unattractive, Tess _____.
5. What does Tess find out from Marian?
Short Essay Questions
1. In what way does the last scene, of Angel and Liza Lu walking away hand in hand, echo Mrs. Durbeyfield's advice to Tess when she finds out she is pregnant?
2. In Chapter 34, Tess finally feels safe in telling Angel the truth. What has made her finally feel sure he will forgive her?
3. How does Angel react to Tess's confession about her past?
4. Who turns up in Flintcomb Ash with a message for Tess? What is the message?
5. Several individuals are instrumental in changing Angel's attitude towards Tess during their estrangement. Describe what they do, and Angel's reaction to this.
6. In Chapter 41, Tess encounters some dying pheasants on her way to Flintcomb Ash. What is the significance of the pheasants?
7. What action do Marian and Izz take in Chapter 51 to protect the relationship between Tess and Alec, and why?
8. What surprise does Angel plan for their honeymoon? What does he hope to prove to Tess by this plan?
9. What does Angel find when he goes to Marlott? What action does he take and why?
10. Describe the scene on the day of Tess's death.
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
When Tess tells Alec about her visit from Angel, he is both angry and mocking. Do you think his reaction is justified?
Essay Topic 3
In Chapter 46 Tess says, "How can I pray for you, when I am forbidden to believe that the great Power who moves the world would alter his plans on my account?" How is this to be interpreted, in light of all that has happened to her? Is she becoming cynical? Bitter? Or is she simply being realistic?
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