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In Chapter 1, who does John Durbeyfield meet on his way home?

  • A woman
  • A Parson (correct)
  • A nobleman
  • A stranger
  • What event does Tess perform in Chapter 2?

  • A dance
  • A wedding
  • A funeral
  • A clubwalk (correct)
  • What happens to Prince in Chapter 4?

    Prince dies.

    Who does Tess meet in Chapter 5 that admires her beauty?

    <p>Alec</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Tess agree to do in Chapter 6?

    <p>Look after the birds at the D'Urberville estate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Chapter 11, Alec convinces Tess to be his ______.

    <p>lover</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Tess name her baby in Chapter 14?

    <p>Sorrow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Chapter 21, Tess wants to marry.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Chapter 30, how does Angel react when Tess tells him about her ancestry?

    <p>He is happy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Angel do when he learns Tess is with Alec in Chapter 55?

    <p>He begs for her forgiveness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Chapter 58, Tess feels unworthy of Angel's love.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Chapter 1

    • John Durbeyfield encounters a Parson who reveals that his family descends from the noble D'Urberville lineage.

    Chapter 2

    • Introduction of Tess Durbeyfield at a clubwalk, showcasing her embarrassment over her father's drunkenness.
    • Tess notices Angel but feels disappointment as he dances with another girl; Angel regrets not dancing with her.

    Chapter 3

    • Tess learns about her noble ancestry from her mother after returning home, while her father celebrates at a local pub.
    • Tess and her brother Abraham go to check on their parents after the mother fails to return.

    Chapter 4

    • Joan plans to send Tess to the D'Urbervilles to claim kin, which Tess learns about from Abraham, leaving her troubled.
    • Tess is devastated when her horse, Prince, dies, believing she is to blame.

    Chapter 5

    • The family's financial struggles deepen, prompting Tess to go to the D'Urbervilles, where she meets the flirtatious Alec.
    • Alec falsely claims connection to her family, expressing admiration for Tess's beauty.

    Chapter 6

    • Tess receives a job offer to care for birds at the D'Urberville estate but struggles to find other employment.
    • Reluctantly, she returns to Trantridge.

    Chapter 7

    • On the day of her departure, Tess’s mother dresses her up; doubts linger about their decision.
    • Joan and the children are emotional when saying goodbye.

    Chapter 8

    • Alec drives dangerously, demanding Tess hold his wrist; he exchanges slow driving for a kiss, which she reluctantly allows.
    • After the kiss, Tess wipes it off, inciting Alec's anger, leading her to finish the journey on foot.

    Chapter 9

    • Tess meets the blind Mrs. D'Urberville who underappreciates her efforts and instructs Tess to whistle to the birds.
    • Unable to whistle, Tess reluctantly accepts Alec's offer to teach her.

    Chapter 10

    • Tess waits for tipsy friends to escort her home but is frustrated when they create disturbances.
    • She permits Alec to take her away, highlighting her growing entanglement with him.

    Chapter 11

    • On an outing, Tess is left vulnerable when lost, leading to Alec's attack, which results in her rape.

    Chapter 12

    • Tess feels no affection for Alec and attempts to escape but is caught, only to be released by him.
    • She encounters a painter's harsh message, reflecting her turmoil over her past with Alec.

    Chapter 13

    • Tess enjoys temporary solace from her friends but feels overwhelming despair afterward.
    • Attempts to go to church are marred by whispers about her circumstances.

    Chapter 14

    • Tess's infant son, conceived with Alec, falls ill; she feels the urgency of a christening.
    • The baby, named Sorrow, dies shortly after and she quietly buries him.

    Chapter 15

    • Tess yearns for a fresh start, securing a job as a milkmaid at Talbothays dairy, near the D'Urberville estate.

    Chapter 16

    • Excited about her new job, Tess is bolstered by a beautiful day but reflects on her family's grave.

    Chapter 17

    • At work, Tess connects with Angel, who expresses satisfaction in agriculture, drawing interest from the other dairymaids.

    Chapter 18

    • Angel's attraction to Tess grows, believing her to be innocent; Tess distances herself due to her shame from past trauma.

    Chapter 19

    • Tess realizes Angel is bending rules for her benefit; their discussions about life deepen their bond.
    • She declines his offer for tutoring despite her interest in his education.

    Chapter 20

    • Tess and Angel share a lovely morning, prompting Angel to affectionately nickname her 'Artemis' and 'Demeter'.

    Chapter 21

    • Crick, head of the dairy, jokes that butter's failure to churn indicates falling in love; Tess contemplates her shame and reluctance to marry.

    Chapter 22

    • A complaint arises over the butter’s taste, leading Tess to faint; Angel stops to aide her.
    • Tess attempts to convince Angel to consider her friends Izz and Retty romantically, but he isn't interested.

    Chapter 23

    • Tess and her friends venture to church but are challenged by flooded roads; Angel carries them.
    • Other girls realize Angel prefers Tess, heightening her feelings of guilt for monopolizing his time.

    Chapter 24

    • Angel and Tess engage in milking cows where he embraces her;
    • He confesses his love, leaving the moment suspended as they return to work.

    Chapter 25

    • Angel’s visit home reveals familial pressures to marry Mercy Chant, yet he insists on marrying Tess.

    Chapter 26

    • Discussions of marriage with his family culminate in plans to introduce Tess, with Angel’s father recounting attempts to tame Alec.

    Chapter 27

    • After finding Tess napping, Angel proposes but she declines; he allows her time to reflect.

    Chapter 28

    • On re-proposing, Angel’s assumption that Tess hesitates due to social status prompts her to consider revealing her past.

    Chapter 29

    • Gossip about a man named Jack Dollop complicates Tess's feelings; she remains reluctant to disclose her past to Angel.

    Chapter 30

    • Tess communicates her noble lineage, prompting Angel's approval as he sees her fit for his family and a marriage proposal follows.

    Chapter 31

    • Joan advises Tess against revealing her past as Tess feels anxious about marrying Angel; the engagement is joyfully celebrated.

    Chapter 32

    • Tess agrees to leave the dairy before Christmas, and their wedding is planned for December 31st.
    • Angel purchases wedding attire and arranges a marriage license.

    Chapter 33

    • Tension arises when a man from Trantridge raises questions about Tess’s virginity; Angel protects her honor.
    • Tess writes a confession but Angel never receives it before their wedding.

    Chapter 34

    • Post-wedding, Tess inherits jewels from Angel’s grandmother; distressed, Retty’s failed love leads to suicide attempts while Marian turns to alcoholism.
    • Following their wedding, Tess and Angel share deep secrets.

    Chapter 35

    • An emotional divide ensues as Angel experiences turmoil, prompting further distance from Tess; she expresses desperation.

    Chapter 36

    • Angel’s three-day avoidance forces Tess to consider divorce, but she learns it is not an option and voluntarily leaves home.

    Chapter 37

    • Angel sleepwalks, revealing subconscious thoughts about his dead wife while the couple's awkwardness mounts.
    • He leaves Tess, insisting she should not search for him.

    Chapter 38

    • Confessing to her mother about her troubles, Tess is met with disappointment; a letter from Angel reveals his northern aspirations.

    Chapter 39

    • Angel discloses plans to go to Brazil without Tess, reinforcing familial expectations but vowing to introduce her when he returns.

    Chapter 40

    • Angel makes a visit to Wellbridge farm, reconnecting with Izz; she reveals her deep feelings for him, yet acknowledges Tess's place in his heart.

    Chapter 41

    • Tess secures several jobs while concealing her estrangement from Angel to her family; she encounters a man reminiscent of Alec and resorts to extreme measures with wounded birds.

    Chapter 42

    • Adopting a plain appearance to fend off unwanted attention, Tess is advised by Marian to refrain from inquiring about Angel's whereabouts.

    Chapter 43

    • At the barn, tension escalates as Tess deals with skepticism about her work ethic; Marian informs Tess of Angel's invitation to Izz, deepening her uncertainty.

    Chapter 44

    • During a visit to Angel's family, class prejudices surface regarding Tess’s footwear causing her to shy away from the meeting.

    Chapter 45

    • Alec, seeking to save Tess’s soul, finds her unaffiliated with his teachings; he expresses uncertainty about temptation and ill omens.

    Chapter 46

    • Alec's persistent proposals for marriage are met with Tess’s resistance as she upholds her marital commitment.
    • Alec realizes Tess’s rejection of prayer signifies her faith in Angel's protection.

    Chapter 47

    • After intercepting Tess, Alec pressures her emotionally, leading Tess to retaliate against his advances; claims made stir her frustration.

    Chapter 48

    • Following a refusal to trust Alec's protection for her family, Tess captures her feelings for Angel in a letter, resisting Alec’s influence.

    Chapter 49

    • Angel receives Tess's heartfelt correspondence that reignites his desire to return, as pressures mount upon their families.
    • Tess learns her parents are ill and resolves to find Angel.

    Chapter 50

    • Tess tends to her family while evading Alec’s offers, confronting hardship after her father’s death and impending homelessness.

    Chapter 51

    • Plans spring into action to relocate to Kingsbere, but Tess declines Alec’s invitations despite temptation; she pens a letter confessing her unresolved feelings for Angel.

    Chapter 52

    • Upon arriving in Kingsbere, Tess encounters familiar faces but is met by disappointment, resulting in a desperate sleep in a churchyard.
    • Marian and Izz correspond with Angel urging him to return to Tess.

    Chapter 53

    • Angel’s return is overshadowed by misplaced anger from Tess's earlier letters; he expresses regret and the inability to locate her.

    Chapter 54

    • Angel undertakes a search, learning of John’s death and assisting with funeral costs; conflicted, he seeks out Tess's whereabouts.

    Chapter 55

    • Discovering Tess living with Alec ignites discord; her admission of

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