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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13 | Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Tess's mother's response when she hears about the sexual encounter between Tess and Alec?
(a) She tells Tess that it is her own fault.
(b) She is angry that Tess didn't force Alec to marry her.
(c) She doesn't believe Tess.
(d) She is angry at Alec for hurting Tess.

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

3. After Tess leaves for Tantridge, how does her mother feel?
(a) Worried about Alec's intentions.
(b) Sad, she will miss Tess.
(c) Happy, the family will have more money.
(d) Regretful, she thinks she pressured Tess.

4. How does Tess feel about Alec in Chapter 9?
(a) She likes him but he makes her nervous.
(b) Tess distrusts him.
(c) She is attracted to him.
(d) She thinks he is too snobbish.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Tess proves herself to have a stubborn streak. In Chapter 8, how is her stubbornness shown by the author?

2. Tess takes a job as a ____ to support her baby.

3. How does Alec react when Tess tells him how she feels about what has happened between them?

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

5. Who comes to fetch Tess and take her to Tantridge?

(see the answer key)

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