Tess Of The D'urbervilles Novel! Trivia Quiz

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  • 1. 

    Where does the Durbeyfield family live?

    • A. 

      Sandbourne

    • B. 

      Kingsbere

    • C. 

      Marlott

    Correct Answer
    C. Marlott
    Explanation
    The Durbeyfield family lives in Marlott.

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  • 2. 

    How does Jack Durbeyfield earn a living?

    • A. 

      Blacksmith

    • B. 

      Peddler

    • C. 

      Merchant

    Correct Answer
    B. Peddler
    Explanation
    Jack Durbeyfield earns a living as a peddler. A peddler is someone who travels from place to place selling goods or merchandise. This suggests that Jack Durbeyfield is involved in a mobile trade, where he sells various items to different customers. Being a peddler allows him to have flexibility in his work and reach a wider range of potential buyers.

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  • 3. 

    After Jack Durbeyfield learns of his ancestry, he tells the boy Fred to call him

    • A. 

      Sir Jack

    • B. 

      Your Honor

    • C. 

      Mr. D'Urberville

    Correct Answer
    A. Sir Jack
    Explanation
    After Jack Durbeyfield learns of his ancestry, he tells the boy Fred to call him "Sir Jack" because he believes that his newfound knowledge of his noble lineage elevates his social status. By using the title "Sir," Jack Durbeyfield is attempting to assert his authority and position himself as a person of higher rank and importance. This reflects his desire to distance himself from his humble origins and adopt a more prestigious identity.

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  • 4. 

    Having learned of his esteemed ancestry, Jack

    • A. 

      Throws a party

    • B. 

      Rents a horse

    • C. 

      Buys a new home

    Correct Answer
    B. Rents a horse
  • 5. 

    Why do Tess and Abraham (her younger brother) drive the wagon during the night to market?

    • A. 

      Their father is too drunk to get the beehives to market on time.

    • B. 

      They want to shop at market.

    • C. 

      Their father is called away.

    Correct Answer
    A. Their father is too drunk to get the beehives to market on time.
    Explanation
    Tess and Abraham drive the wagon during the night to market because their father is too drunk to get the beehives to market on time.

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  • 6. 

    What happens to Prince? (the horse)

    • A. 

      He suffers a broken leg.

    • B. 

      His neck is broken.

    • C. 

      He dies because of a wreck with another carriage.

    Correct Answer
    C. He dies because of a wreck with another carriage.
    Explanation
    Prince dies because of a wreck with another carriage. This means that Prince was involved in a collision with another carriage, which ultimately resulted in his death.

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  • 7. 

    Who does Tess blame for Prince's death?

    • A. 

      Her father

    • B. 

      Herself

    • C. 

      Abraham

    Correct Answer
    B. Herself
    Explanation
    Tess blames herself for Prince's death.

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  • 8. 

    What are the repercussions of Prince's death?

    • A. 

      The family will buy another horse.

    • B. 

      The family can't buy another horse.

    • C. 

      Jack tries to get a job.

    Correct Answer
    B. The family can't buy another horse.
    Explanation
    The given answer suggests that the repercussions of Prince's death are such that the family is unable to buy another horse. This implies that Prince's death has had a significant impact on the family's financial situation or their ability to own another horse.

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