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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. When Tess's baby becomes ill, she is upset because ______.
(a) Her father thinks it's her fault.
(b) She can't afford a doctor.
(c) The child has not been baptized.
(d) She thinks she is a bad mother.

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

3. Who eventually baptizes the child?
(a) The pastor.
(b) Tess.
(c) The kind-hearted bishop.
(d) No one.

4. Tess appears to lose hope in Chapter 13. Why?
(a) She can't find another job.
(b) She hasn't heard from Alec.
(c) Her mother is angry with her.
(d) She believes no gentleman will ever marry her because she has been 'ruined'.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Tess considers telling Angel about her link with the D'Urbervilles, but decides against it. Why?

2. Hardy's description of Tess and Angel likens them to ___.

3. On the trip to Tantridge, Tess considers returning home. Why?

4. What does Tess's mother hope will happen once Tess arrives at Tantridge?

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

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