Tess of the d’Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy Quiz
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About This Challenge
Tess of the d’Urbervilles is a classic novel by Thomas Hardy that delves into themes of fate, morality, and social class. To test your understanding of this compelling story, we have created a quiz game that will challenge your knowledge of the characters, plot, and themes.
- Key detail 1: Multiple-choice questions will test your knowledge of the novel’s key events and characters.
- Key detail 2: Race against the clock to answer as many questions as you can and see how well you truly understand Tess of the d’Urbervilles.
- Key detail 3: Use spells wisely to help you along the way, whether it’s a hint for a tricky question or a boost to your score.
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- - Tess of the d'Urbervilles was published in 1891.
- - The story is set in the late 19th century in the fictional county of Wessex, England.
- - The protagonist, Tess Durbeyfield, is a young, beautiful, and innocent girl.
- - Tess's family discovers they are descendants of the aristocratic d'Urberville family.
- - Tess's parents send her to the d'Urberville mansion, where she meets Alec d'Urberville.
- - Alec seduces and rapes Tess, which leads to her pregnancy.
- - Tess gives birth to a son, who tragically dies in infancy.
- - Ashamed and seeking a fresh start, Tess becomes a milkmaid at Talbothays Dairy.
- - Tess falls in love with Angel Clare, a gentle and idealistic gentleman.
- - Tess confesses her past to Angel, but he forgives her and proposes marriage.
- - On their wedding night, Tess reveals her past encounter with Alec, causing Angel to abandon her.
- - Tess is forced to work as a field laborer and encounters hardship and despair.
- - Tess reunites with Alec, who promises to provide for her and her family.
- - Tess murders Alec in a fit of rage, fearing he will ruin her chances of reuniting with Angel.
- - Tess and Angel briefly reconcile, but their happiness is short-lived.
- - Tess is arrested for Alec's murder and ultimately sentenced to death.
- - Tess is hanged, and her body is buried in an unmarked grave.
- - The novel explores themes of social class, sexuality, and fate.
- - Tess of the d'Urbervilles is considered one of Thomas Hardy's most controversial and influential works.
- - The novel raises questions about the double standards imposed on women in society.