Tess of the d'Urbervilles

Tess of the d'Urbervilles

by

Thomas Hardy

Tess of the d'Urbervilles: Chapter 21 Quiz 5 questions

Test your knowledge of Chapter 21. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
How does the butter churn incident relate to the theme of modernity versus nature?
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It highlights the need for modern technology in farming
It suggests that love (nature) is more powerful than technology (modernity)
It emphasizes the workers' reliance on superstitions
It shows the inefficiency of traditional farming methods
What story does Dairyman Crick tell that negatively affects Tess?
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A story about a poor woman who marries a wealthy man
A tale of a man hiding in a butter churn to avoid the vengeful mother of a wronged woman
A comedic anecdote about farm life
A story about a successful harvest season
What does Tess's reaction to the story and her surroundings suggest about her state of mind?
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She is content with her life at the farm
She feels motivated to change her situation
She is planning to leave the farm soon
She is increasingly isolated and depressed
What do Tess's roommates reveal about their romantic feelings?
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They are not interested in romantic relationships
They are all in love with someone other than Angel
They all admit to being in love with Angel
They believe Angel is in love with each of them
How does Tess view the other girls at Talbothays in comparison to herself?
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As less desirable to Angel than she is
As intellectually inferior to her
As purer and more suitable for Angel than she is
As competitors for Angel's affection