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

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

3. Who comes to fetch Tess and take her to Tantridge?
(a) Alec.
(b) Her brother.
(c) She takes the train.
(d) A servant.

4. Who comes along just as a fight is about to break out between Tess and another woman?
(a) Alec.
(b) The Queen of Spades.
(c) Abraham.
(d) The D'Uberville's horsemaster.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Tess feel about Alec in Chapter 9?

2. In Chapter 1, Mr. Durbeyfield meets the parson on the road. How does the parson greet him?

3. Tess believes she is related to the D'Urbervilles at Tantridge by family ties. What kind of family ties exist between them?

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

5. Why does Tess wake up at 2 a.m.?

(see the answer key)

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