Tess of the d'Urbervilles

Tess of the d'Urbervilles

by

Thomas Hardy

Tess of the d'Urbervilles: Chapter 5 Quiz 7 questions

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How does Tess's family cope with their economic difficulties, and what decision does Tess make regarding Joan's plan?
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Durbeyfield works harder to support the family, and Tess agrees to Joan's plan without any objections
Despite Durbeyfield's laziness, Tess reluctantly agrees to see Mrs. d'Urberville, but warns her mother not to think about marrying her off
The family seeks financial aid from their community, and Tess firmly refuses her mother's plan
Joan takes on extra work, and Tess decides to leave home in search of a better life
What does Tess's departure from the Vale of Blakemore symbolize in the story?
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It symbolizes Tess's transition from innocence to experience and her role as the family's provider
It represents Tess's desire to escape her past and start a new life with different opportunities
It illustrates Tess's reluctance to leave her comfort zone and the safety of her rural home
It signifies a turning point where Tess embraces her newfound nobility and seeks to improve her social status
What is revealed about the d'Urberville mansion and the family living there?
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The d'Urbervilles are an ancient, noble family living in a traditional mansion surrounded by a forest
The mansion is modern and well-kept, but the family living there, the Stokes, just took the d'Urberville name to appear more respectable
The Durbeyfields rightfully own the mansion but are unaware of it, while the Stokes are caretakers
The mansion is in ruins, symbolizing the decline of the d'Urberville family, who are living in poverty
What do Alec d'Urberville's actions and the symbols of the seal and spoon represent in the story?
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They symbolize Tess's naivety and Alec's genuine interest in her family history
They illustrate the possibility of Tess reclaiming her family's lost wealth and status
They represent Alec as a corrupting influence and the worthlessness of the Durbeyfields' inherited symbols
They indicate Alec's respect for tradition and Tess's pride in her noble heritage
What happens when Alec convinces Tess to stay with him, and how does she feel about it?
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Alec shows Tess the estate, feeds her strawberries, and adorns her with flowers, making her feel overwhelmed
Alec takes Tess on a tour of the grounds, during which Tess feels comfortable and enjoys his company
Alec tries to impress Tess with his wealth, but she remains uninterested and eager to leave
Alec and Tess have a deep conversation about their families, leaving Tess feeling connected and understood
What do Tess's beauty, Alec's fascination, and his request about her name signify in the novel?
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They symbolize Tess's growing confidence and Alec's respect for her family's lineage
They indicate a potential romantic interest between Tess and Alec, based on mutual attraction
They illustrate Tess's ambition to rise in social status and Alec's willingness to assist her
They represent Tess as an innocent victim of male desire, and Alec's desire to keep her unaware of his true identity
What does Alec contemplate as Tess leaves, and how does the narrator reflect on this moment?
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Alec considers kissing Tess but refrains, while the narrator laments the cruel fate that brought them together, highlighting Nature's tendency towards disaster
Alec plans to follow Tess, thinking about ways to help her family, and the narrator comments on the possibility of their happy future together
Alec feels guilty for his behavior and decides to apologize, as the narrator discusses the potential for redemption in human nature
Alec is indifferent to Tess's departure, focusing on his own affairs, while the narrator speaks of the unpredictability of human connections