Tess of the d'Urbervilles

Tess of the d'Urbervilles

by

Thomas Hardy

Tess of the d'Urbervilles: Chapter 27 Quiz 8 questions

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What does Angel feel as he returns to Talbothays Dairy in the Froom Valley?
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He feels nostalgic and wishes to return to his family
He experiences a sense of freedom and fulfillment
He is anxious about facing Tess and the other workers
He regrets leaving his family and their beliefs behind
What is the effect of the contrast between Angel's hometown and Tess's nature on Angel's decision?
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It reinforces his commitment to marry Tess due to her natural purity
It makes him uncertain about his decision to marry her
It leads him to reconsider returning to his family
It causes him to doubt Tess's suitability as a partner
How does Angel propose marriage to Tess?
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By declaring his undying love for her
By framing the proposal in practical terms of needing a farmer's wife
By presenting her with an extravagant gift
By promising to take her away from farm life
What is the underlying reason for Tess's refusal to marry Angel?
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Her desire to be self-supporting and independent
Her commitment to somebody else
Her belief that she must sacrifice her happiness due to her past
Her lack of love for Angel
What happens when Tess and Angel resume milk-skimming after the proposal?
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Tess expresses her joy and acceptance of the proposal
Tess remains silent and avoids further discussion
Tess begins to cry and Angel tries to reassure her
Tess changes the subject to avoid talking about marriage
How is Tess's religious belief characterized?
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As strictly traditional and orthodox
As non-existent and rebellious against Christian traditions
As confused and constantly changing
As innate and naturalistic, more amorphous than strictly Christian
What recurring theme is highlighted in Tess's reaction to Angel's story about Alec?
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Tess's continuous struggle for independence
The inescapable impact of Tess's past on her present and future
Tess's ability to overcome difficulties with optimism
The role of fate in bringing Tess and Angel together
What does Angel think of his idea of marrying Tess in the aftermath of his failed proposal?
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He sees it as more natural and fitting than marrying a woman like Mercy Chant
He starts doubting the practicality of marrying a dairymaid
He feels conflicted about his feelings for Tess
He is planning to end his relationship with Tess due to her refusal