Tess of the d'Urbervilles - Chapters 1–4 Quiz

Who reveals to John Durbeyfield that he is a descendant of the distinguished D'Urberville family?

Question Answer Choices Parson Tringham. Alec D'Urberville. Joan Durbeyfield. Angel Clare.

What do Tess and Abraham discuss while transporting the beehives?

Question Answer Choices Their family history. The weather. The landscape. The stars.

Where does the D'Urberville family live, according to Joan Durbeyfield?

Question Answer Choices Casterbridge. Marlott. Trantridge. Blackmoor Vale.

What causes Tess to feel responsible for the loss of the family's means of sustenance?

Question Answer Choices The illness of her father, John. The theft of their family cart. The death of their horse, Prince. The collapse of their house.

How old is Tess when she participates in the May Day dance?

Question Answer Choices 14 years old. 18 years old. 16 years old. 20 years old.

Who accompanies Tess to help transport the beehives to Casterbridge market?

Question Answer Choices Her mother, Joan. Her younger brother, Abraham. Her friend, Marian. Her father, John.

What event does Tess participate in during the second chapter?

Question Answer Choices A local May Day dance. A harvest festival. A town meeting. A wedding celebration.

What does Tess attribute her family's poverty to?

Question Answer Choices A family curse. Bad weather conditions. Poor financial decisions. Residing on a decaying or 'blighted' planet.

What prevents John Durbeyfield from transporting the beehives to Casterbridge market?

Question Answer Choices His alcohol consumption and deteriorating health. A family emergency. A sudden storm. A broken wheel on the cart.

Where does John Durbeyfield choose to celebrate after learning about his lineage?

Question Answer Choices The local church. Rolliver's Inn. Casterbridge market. The town square.