General Knowledge Flashcards
Who is the author of ‘Tess of the d’Urbervilles’?
Thomas Hardy
What is the main theme of ‘Tess of the d’Urbervilles’?
The struggle between individual desires and social constraints.
True or False: Tess is a member of the d’Urberville family by birth.
False
What is Tess’s full name?
Tess Durbeyfield
Fill in the blank: Tess’s family is of _____ descent.
noble
What event leads Tess to meet Alec d’Urberville?
Her family’s financial struggles.
What does Alec d’Urberville do to Tess?
He rapes her.
True or False: Tess has a child named Sorrow.
True
What happens to Tess’s child, Sorrow?
The child dies shortly after birth.
Who is Angel Clare?
Tess’s love interest and husband.
What is Angel’s profession?
Farmer and later a theological student.
True or False: Tess confesses her past to Angel before their marriage.
False
Fill in the blank: Tess is often seen as a symbol of _______.
feminine suffering
What does Angel do after learning about Tess’s past?
He leaves her.
What is the significance of the title ‘Tess of the d’Urbervilles’?
It reflects Tess’s connection to her family’s noble but tarnished heritage.
What occupation does Tess take up after her relationship with Angel falters?
Dairy maid.
True or False: Tess eventually reconciles with Angel.
True
What is the final fate of Tess?
She is executed for murder.
Fill in the blank: Tess’s moral struggles highlight the conflict between ______ and ______.
personal desire; societal expectations
Who is the character that represents the harshness of Victorian society?
Alec d’Urberville
What does Tess do when she first returns to her family home?
She tries to support her family but faces rejection.
What does Angel Clare’s character represent in the novel?
The idealism and limitations of Victorian masculinity.
True or False: The novel ends on a hopeful note.
False
What is the relationship between Tess and her mother, Joan Durbeyfield?
Complicated and strained.
Fill in the blank: Tess’s experiences reflect the theme of _______ against fate.
struggle
What does the setting of the novel symbolize?
The constraints of nature and society.
What does Tess’s character ultimately challenge in Victorian society?
The notion of purity and morality for women.
True or False: Tess is portrayed as a passive character throughout the novel.
False
Who raises Tess’s child with Alec?
Tess raises the child, named Liza-Lu.
What is the significance of the ‘Tess of the d’Urbervilles’ ending?
It highlights the tragic consequences of societal judgment.
Fill in the blank: Tess’s story is often viewed as a critique of _______ values.
Victorian
What does the character of Alec d’Urberville represent?
The predatory nature of men and societal hypocrisy.
How does Tess’s view of herself change throughout the novel?
She evolves from a hopeful young woman to a tragic figure burdened by guilt.
What role does nature play in ‘Tess of the d’Urbervilles’?
It reflects Tess’s emotions and foreshadows events.
True or False: Tess is depicted as a strong and independent woman.
True
What societal issue is central to Tess’s struggles?
Gender inequality and double standards.
Fill in the blank: Tess’s life is marked by a series of _______ that lead to her downfall.
tragedies
What does the character of Angel Clare ultimately symbolize?
The conflict between romantic idealism and harsh reality.
What is the significance of the name ‘Tess’ in the novel?
It suggests innocence and purity.
How is Tess’s relationship with her father depicted?
It is strained and complicated, marked by his irresponsibility.
True or False: Tess finds happiness in her life.
False
What does Tess’s final act of murder represent?
A desperate attempt to reclaim agency over her life.
