Tess of the D'Urbervilles Study Guide

Tess of the D'Urbervilles Quiz 2

1. Why do the Durbeyfields leave their home at Marlott?

• Their lease is not renewed after John Durbeyfield dies.
• John wishes to live at Kingsbere, where he can be reminded of his d'Urberville ancestry.
• Alec d'Urberville offers them a home at Trantridge Cross.
• The local villagers force the Durbeyfields out because of Tess's scandalous behavior.

2. Why does Alec d'Urberville renounce his newfound spirituality?

• He does so because he is tempted by Tess.
• He does so because of anger toward the Clares who converted him.
• He does so because he cannot marry Tess as a parson.
• He does so out of disillusionment over Tess's fate.

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