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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At Talbothays,Tess shares sleeping quarters with ____, Izz Rhuett, and Rhetty.
(a) Marian.
(b) Mary-Elizabeth.
(c) Maria.
(d) Marianne.

2. At Talbothays Tess meets Angel - what does Angel's father do for a living?
(a) He is a bishop.
(b) He is independently wealthy.
(c) He is a teacher.
(d) He is a parson.

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

4. What does Angel's father tell him on the walk out of town?
(a) That he wants Angel to join the clergy.
(b) That he tried to convert Alec, and succeeded.
(c) That he tried to convert Alec, but failed.
(d) That Angel's brothers are jealous of him.

5. Where does Angel first see Tess?
(a) Walking home from school.
(b) At a picnic on the Marlott green.
(c) At a dance on the green.
(d) At church.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Angel finally confess his love for Tess?

2. How old is Tess when she goes to Talbothays?

3. When Tess first sees Angel, what is her reaction?

4. Why does Tess decide not to return home from Tantridge after all?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Tess deal with her situation in Chapter 13, when she is living at her parents' home, and is pregnant and shunned by the community?

2. What prompts Tess to leave the dance early, and what does this scene tell readers about her character?

3. In Chapter 15, how does Hardy show that Tess is still suffering from depression and hopelessness?

4. How do Tess and Angel manage to spend time together at Talbothays?

5. Why is Tess upset when her baby becomes ill and dies, and what does this show about her attitude towards religion?

6. Tess tries once more to get the courage to tell Angel the truth. In Chapter 30, what happens when she tries?

7. When Angel goes back to visit his family, things seem to have changed. Describe how he and his family see each other now.

8. In Chapter 11, what happens between Alec and Tess?

9. What kind of personality is Tess's mother?

10. What is Tess's reaction when Angel finally confesses his love for her?

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