Tess of the d'Urbervilles

Tess of the d'Urbervilles

by

Thomas Hardy

Tess of the d'Urbervilles: Chapter 30 Quiz 8 questions

Test your knowledge of Chapter 30. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
What setting do Tess and Angel find themselves in during their cart ride?
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In a bustling town center
On Egdon Heath, under challenging weather conditions
In a picturesque countryside
Near a neglected graveyard
How is Tess portrayed in the context of the railway station and its machinery?
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As an emblem of ancient Nature and purity, out of place among machinery
As being comfortable and familiar with the industrial setting
As eager to embrace the advancements of modern society
As indifferent to the surroundings, lost in her thoughts
What topic do Tess and Angel discuss while riding back from the railway station?
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The future of the dairy industry
The differences in rural and urban lifestyles, exemplified by how city people consume milk
Plans for improving the dairy farm
The scenic beauty of the countryside
How does this revelation reflect Tess's internal conflict and the societal pressures she faces?
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It shows her genuine guilt about her past actions
It illustrates her struggle with societal conventions and her attempt to adapt the truth to sound more socially acceptable
It indicates her desire to distance herself from her family's history
It reveals her lack of concern for societal norms
How does Angel react to Tess's revelation about her true heritage?
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He is upset and disappointed
He is indifferent and quickly changes the subject
He becomes angry and confronts Tess about her dishonesty
He laughs and expresses interest in ancient family histories
How does Tess react to Angel's suggestion about her surname?
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She agrees enthusiastically to use the d'Urberville name
She is indifferent to the suggestion
She expresses reluctance and mentions the name is unlucky
She becomes angry and refuses to discuss it further
What decision does Tess make in response to Angel's suggestion about her surname?
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She decides to keep her original surname, Durbeyfield
She accepts Angel's offer to take his surname, Clare
She insists on adopting the d'Urberville name
She chooses a new surname altogether
What concern does Tess express after agreeing to marry Angel?
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She is concerned that Angel's initial refusal to dance with her at the May-Day dance might be a bad omen
She is concerned that Angel's initial refusal to dance with her at the May-Day dance might be a bad omen
She fears her mother's disapproval of the marriage
She doubts whether she truly loves Angel