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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 33 | Chapter 34.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why has Tess made a pact with the other dairymaids?
(a) She wanted to gain the other dairymaids' trust.
(b) She wants to avoid having them be jealous of her.
(c) She was coerced into it.
(d) She believes she is too lowly and impure to marry.

2. While Tess is at Talbothays, she is quite happy. What causes her happiness?
(a) She is falling in love with Angel.
(b) She likes working for Mr. Crick.
(c) She is far away from Marlott.
(d) No one knows about her past so she feels renewed.

3. Why does Tess decide not to return home from Tantridge after all?
(a) She is afraid her mother and father will be angry if she goes home.
(b) She needs the work so she can contribute to her family's finances.
(c) She decides that she should just go and see what it's like before she makes a decision.
(d) She realizes she is simply nervous about the new situation.

4. Hardy's description of Tess and Angel likens them to ___.
(a) Romeo and Juliet.
(b) Adam and Eve.
(c) Helen of Troy and Agamemnon.
(d) Troilus and Cressida.

5. Tess considers telling Angel about her link with the D'Urbervilles, but decides against it. Why?
(a) She thinks he won't believe her.
(b) She isn't sure she wants anyone to know.
(c) Mr. Crick tells her Angel has scorn for old noble families.
(d) She is afraid he will think she is putting on airs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tess has made a pact with the other dairymaids. What does she swear?

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

3. In Chapter 27 what does Angel do on his return to Talbothays?

4. After their marriage, Angel makes a confession about his own past, and an incident that happened in London. What does he confess?

5. Tess appears to lose hope in Chapter 13. Why?

(see the answer key)

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