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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. At Talbothays,Tess shares sleeping quarters with ____, Izz Rhuett, and Rhetty.

2. Who actually sent the letter inviting Tess to work at Tantridge?

3. In Chapter 27 what does Angel do on his return to Talbothays?

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

5. At Talbothays Tess meets Angel - what does Angel's father do for a living?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the scene concerning the accident with the horse. What does that show about Tess's character?

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

3. In Chapter 6, how is Alec portrayed?

4. Why does Tess feel threatened when she first sees Angel at Talbothays?

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

6. Angel uses the phrase "Three Leahs to get to one Rachel." What does he mean by this?

7. Describe the circumstances under which Angel and Tess see each other for the first time.

8. How is Mr. Durbeyfield portrayed in in the first chapter?

9. What happens on the drive to Mrs. D'Uberville's home?

10. How does Tess learn that Angel is in love with her, and what is her reaction?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 46 Tess says, "How can I pray for you, when I am forbidden to believe that the great Power who moves the world would alter his plans on my account?" How is this to be interpreted, in light of all that has happened to her? Is she becoming cynical? Bitter? Or is she simply being realistic?

Essay Topic 2

At various points throughout the book, Tess seems undecided about whether she should tell Angel about her past. Do you think she should tell him, or not? If so, when should she tell him? In either case, back up your opinion with good reasons.

Essay Topic 3

When the three dairymaids who are in love with Angel find out that he is to marry Tess, they react in very different ways. What do their reactions tell us about their true character(s)? You can either compare and contrast the reactions of all three, or choose one character to focus on. In either case, make sure you use examples from the text to expand and support your opinion.

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