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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. Why does the character who picks on Tess do so?
(a) She wants Alec to stick up for her.
(b) She thinks Tess is going to hit her.
(c) She doesn't like strangers and wants Tess to leave.
(d) She is one of Alec's former conquests and is jealous of Tess.

2. Tess proves herself to have a stubborn streak. In Chapter 8, how is her stubbornness shown by the author?
(a) She refuses to drive the horses, because she doesn't want to get dirty.
(b) She refuses to show that she is nervous.
(c) She refuses to ride in the carriage with Alec, but walks alongside instead.
(d) She will not let anyone help her with her luggage.

3. In Chapter 1, Mr. Durbeyfield meets the parson on the road. How does the parson greet him?
(a) Sir John.
(b) Sir James.
(c) Mr. Durbeyfield.
(d) Mr. D.

4. When her parents still don't come home, what does Tess finally do?
(a) Sends her sister to find them.
(b) Goes to sleep.
(c) Locks the other children in the cottage and goes to fetch her parents.
(d) Asks a neighbor to go get them.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Tess receives an offer of work at Tantridge taking care of the _____.

5. What is Tess's reaction to the job offer at Tantridge?

(see the answer key)

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