Tess of the d'Urbervilles

Tess of the d'Urbervilles

by

Thomas Hardy

Tess of the d'Urbervilles: Chapter 32 Quiz 8 questions

Test your knowledge of Chapter 32. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
What might be a primary reason Tess feels vulnerable about setting a wedding date?
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She doesn't really love Angel
She is afraid of Dairyman Crick's reaction
She believes it would be like submitting to fate
She wants to experience more of the world before getting married
Why does Tess feel pressured to set a wedding date?
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She is eager to start a new life with Angel as quickly as possible
She is weary of the current farm work
She is afraid of losing Angel's love
She wants to avoid working at a new farm alone
What trait does Tess display that she inherited from her mother?
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The ability to accept and move on from harsh realities
A tendency to judge others based on their social class
A constant restlessness to escape her current circumstances
A tendency to avoid her sorrows through drinking and frivolity
How does Angel view his relationship with Tess at this point after their engagement?
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As a practical and well-considered decision
As a mature and realistic commitment
As a naïve and fanciful love, ignorant of Tess's past
As a temporary arrangement until a better option arises
Why does Angel want to wait a few months before introducing Tess to his mother?
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He wants to make sure Tess doesn't revert to rustic ways, as in her speaking and thinking
He wants to ensure their financial stability first
He hopes his mother will simply accept the relationship if enough time passes
He wants Tess and his mother to exchange letters before meeting in person
What impact do Angel's whimsical decisions, like going to Wellbridge after the wedding, have on Tess?
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They provide Tess with new opportunities and experiences
They inadvertently bring up painful aspects of her past
They make Tess feel valued and important
They help Tess to forget her past and focus on the future
Why is Tess relieved that Angel wants to get a quiet wedding license?
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She doesn't want Angel to ask her parents for permission
She is nervous about a large wedding ceremony
She fears that a traditional wedding would bring bad luck
She is anxious about Angel discovering her past
What triggers Tess's feelings of impurity while trying on her wedding dress?
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The cost of the dress makes her feel undeserving
She recalls an old nursery rhyme about an impure bride
Angel's doting behavior makes her feel unworthy
She is overwhelmed by the complexity of the wedding preparations