Tess of the d'Urbervilles

Tess of the d'Urbervilles

by

Thomas Hardy

Tess of the d'Urbervilles: Chapter 51 Quiz 8 questions

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What is the primary reason the Durbeyfields are looked down upon in their village?
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They are of a higher class than the peasants
The villagers unjustly hold past scandals against them
They don't directly work their land and have issues such as shiftlessness and drunkenness
They don't directly work their land and have issues such as shiftlessness and drunkenness
How does the villagers' perception of Tess change over time?
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They initially shame her but later come to accept and support her
They always regarded her with high esteem and respect
They initially seem to forget her shame but later label her as a “fallen woman,” bringing suffering upon her family
They regard her as a symbol of prosperity and happiness in the village
What is significant about the story of the d'Urberville coach that Alec tells Tess?
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It signifies good luck and prosperity for the d'Urbervilles
It is a tale of a past d'Urberville accidentally killing a woman or being killed by her
It is a story about the d'Urberville's successful business ventures
It represents the d'Urberville family's knack for escaping dangerous situations
What internal conflict is highlighted in Tess's character when Alec offers to help her and her family?
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Her struggle between accepting help from Alec and maintaining her independence
Her desire to confront Alec about his past actions
Her indecision about whether to move to Kingsbere or stay in her current village
Her regret over accepting Angel's marriage proposal
What realization does Tess come to about her situation and Angel's treatment of her?
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She acknowledges that her actions were wrong and accepts Angel's condemnation
She understands that Angel's harsh treatment is justified due to her past mistakes
She feels the injustice of her situation and recognizes that she is condemned for sins not her own
She decides to leave Angel and seek a better life on her own
How does Tess's behavior in writing the sudden, passionate letter to Angel signify a change in her character?
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She begins to show remorse for her past actions and seeks Angel's forgiveness
She starts to doubt her decisions and becomes more indecisive
She takes control of her life, refusing to submit to her husband and no longer accepting shame for a sin she didn't commit
She becomes more accepting of her fate and decides to endure her suffering in silence
What does Tess reflect on as the children sing a song about hope for a better heaven?
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She wishes she could believe in the song's message, but feels her life's ordeal cannot be undone by an afterlife
She feels reassured and comforted by the song's message of hope and a better afterlife
She feels her life will not get better, but holds out hope for the children's future
She is indifferent to the song and focuses on the practicalities of their last night at home
What societal issue does Tess's dilemma with Alec and Angel highlight?
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The importance of a woman's financial independence in society
The societal view that a woman's worth and marital status are tied to her "purity" and sexual experiences
The ease with which society accepts and forgives men's mistakes compared to women's
The societal pressure on women to marry early and settle down