Tess of the d'Urbervilles

Tess of the d'Urbervilles

by

Thomas Hardy

Tess of the d'Urbervilles: Chapter 9 Quiz 5 questions

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What is Tess's job at the d'Urberville estate, and what new information does she learn about Mrs. d'Urberville?
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Tess's job is to care for chickens in a cottage, and she discovers for the first time that Mrs. d'Urberville is blind
Tess's job is to care for chickens in a cottage, and she discovers for the first time that Mrs. d'Urberville is blind
Tess is tasked with managing the household, and she finds out that Mrs. d'Urberville is very strict and demanding
Tess works as a tutor for the d'Urberville children, and she learns that Mrs. d'Urberville is extremely kind and compassionate
What does the comparison of the chicken presentation to a religious ceremony signify in the story?
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It represents the blending of pagan and Christian elements, reflecting Tess's connection with nature and the religious overtones of her experiences
It symbolizes Tess's deep religious faith and her respect for Mrs. d'Urberville's authority
It illustrates Tess's naivety and her misunderstanding of the seriousness of her job
It indicates the formal and strict nature of the d'Urberville household and Tess's discomfort with it
What task is Tess asked to do by Mrs. d'Urberville, and what does Tess observe about the d'Urberville family dynamic?
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Tess is asked to sing to the bullfinches, and she notices a mutually doting relationship between Mrs. d'Urberville and Alec
Mrs. d'Urberville asks Tess to whistle songs to the bullfinches, and Tess discerns tension between Mrs. d'Urberville and her son Alec
Tess is instructed to feed the bullfinches, and she observes a close and affectionate bond between Mrs. d'Urberville and Alec
Mrs. d'Urberville requests Tess to read to her, and Tess senses indifference from Mrs. d'Urberville towards her son
How do Alec's comments and behavior towards Tess while she practices whistling reflect the themes of the novel?
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They illustrate Alec's respectful attitude towards Tess and her growing confidence in his presence
They emphasize the power imbalance between Tess and Alec, with her being cast in an unwilling and passive role as a “temptation”
They indicate Alec's disinterest in Tess as a person, focusing only on her ability to perform her job
They highlight a developing friendship between Tess and Alec, based on mutual respect and understanding
How does Tess adapt to her job and Alec's presence, and what incident makes her cautious?
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Tess becomes comfortable with her job and Alec, but she becomes cautious after suspecting Alec of watching her from behind bed curtains
Tess remains uncomfortable and wary of Alec, who frequently criticizes her work, leading her to feel constantly on edge
Tess quickly becomes friends with Alec, enjoying his company and assistance, and she feels safe and respected in her job
Tess is indifferent to Alec's presence and focuses solely on her work, showing little interest in any interactions with him