Tess of the d'Urbervilles

Tess of the d'Urbervilles

by

Thomas Hardy

Tess of the d'Urbervilles: Chapter 3 Quiz 3 questions

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What do the events in Tess's home, including Joan's behavior, signify in the narrative?
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They highlight the family's practical approach to life and their skepticism about superstitions
They underscore the Durbeyfield family's focus on improving their social status and wealth
They reflect the satire of meaningless nobility and themes of fate and pagan beliefs in the Vale of Blakemore
They show the family's disinterest in their heritage and Joan's disregard for traditional beliefs
What does the narrator speculate about while Tess is left alone with her siblings?
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The narrator wonders if Tess's siblings would have chosen to be born into their current circumstances
The narrator speculates about Tess's future and the opportunities she will have
The narrator considers the likelihood of Tess taking over the family's responsibilities
The narrator ponders the educational prospects of Tess's younger siblings
What does the description of the winding path to Rolliver's symbolize in the story?
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It symbolizes Tess's determination and resilience
It represents the physical and emotional journey Tess is about to undertake
It builds a sense of foreboding for Tess's future
It illustrates the isolation of the Durbeyfield family from the rest of the village