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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 | Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On the trip to Tantridge, Tess considers returning home. Why?
(a) Alec forces her to kiss him.
(b) She doesn't want to work in a strange place.
(c) She misses her family.
(d) She is afraid of meeting the D'Urbervilles.

2. Tess believes she is related to the D'Urbervilles at Tantridge by family ties. What kind of family ties exist between them?
(a) None, they have changed their name to hide how they became rich.
(b) Her father's brother married Alec's cousin.
(c) She and Alec share the same great-grandmother.
(d) She and the D'Urbervilles are third cousins by marriage.

3. When her parents do not return from the pub, who does Tess send after them to bring them home?
(a) Joan.
(b) Eliza-Louisa.
(c) Tom.
(d) Abraham.

4. What does the parson tell Mr. Durbeyfield?
(a) That he thinks it is going to rain.
(b) That Mr. Durbeyfield is related to the D'Urbervilles.
(c) That Mr. Durbeyfield's house is on fire.
(d) That Mr. Durbeyfield has won a small fortune.

5. 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 realizes she is simply nervous about the new situation.
(d) She decides that she should just go and see what it's like before she makes a decision.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Angel looks back and sees Tess from the top of the hill, what does he think?

2. Who comes along just as a fight is about to break out between Tess and another woman?

3. At the dance, why does Angel leave without talking to Tess?

4. Who meets Tess and shows her around Tantridge?

5. In Chapter 3, Tess is left in charge of all the younger children. Where have her parents gone?

(see the answer key)

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