Tess of the D'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Quizzes
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What was Thomas Hardy's father's occupation?
What was Thomas Hardy's father's occupation?
Stonemason
What fictional name did Hardy give to his native Dorset region in his novels?
What fictional name did Hardy give to his native Dorset region in his novels?
Wessex
During which years was Tess of the d'Urbervilles composed?
During which years was Tess of the d'Urbervilles composed?
1887-1891
What is the subtitle of Tess of the d'Urbervilles?
What is the subtitle of Tess of the d'Urbervilles?
A Pure Woman Faithfully Presented
During which economic period is the novel set?
During which economic period is the novel set?
Long Depression (1873-1879)
Which literary movement is Hardy associated with?
Which literary movement is Hardy associated with?
Victorian Realism
What type of narrative perspective does the novel employ?
What type of narrative perspective does the novel employ?
Third-person omniscient
How many phases is the novel divided into?
How many phases is the novel divided into?
Seven
What does Stonehenge symbolize near the novel's end?
What does Stonehenge symbolize near the novel's end?
Unchangeable fate & timeless forces
What does Tess's red ribbon symbolize throughout the novel?
What does Tess's red ribbon symbolize throughout the novel?
Her sexuality & societal judgements