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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3: Chapter 5 | Book 3: Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Tom feel about the argument with Philip?
(a) He hates Philip for being the son of Mr. Wakem.
(b) He resents Philip for being so far ahead of him in school.
(c) He does not see why they cannot just make it up.
(d) He feels that he is never friends with Philip again.

2. How do Tom and Philip react when they first meet each other?
(a) They instantly start talking.
(b) They are instant enemies.
(c) They are shy and awkward with each other.
(d) They become friends immediately.

3. To whom does Tom go for advice about getting a job?
(a) His uncle Deane.
(b) The lawyer, Mr. Wakem.
(c) His teacher, Mr. Stelling.
(d) His father's friend, Riley.

4. Why is Mr. Deane so skeptical about hiring Tom?
(a) Tom is known for his hot temper.
(b) Tom is not very diplomatic.
(c) Tom is very clumsy.
(d) Tom is only 16 years old.

5. Who is in their home in St. Ogg's when Tom and Maggie arrive from Lorton?
(a) The court bailiff.
(b) Mr. Poulter.
(c) The aunts and uncles.
(d) Philip Wakem.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tom say when Maggie offers to teach him about bookkeeping?

2. Why does Mrs. Glegg decide to let Mr. Tulliver keep the money a while longer?

3. What does Maggie think of Tom's lessons with Mr. Stelling when she visits?

4. How does Mrs. Tulliver hope that her sisters help the family recover from bankruptcy?

5. How does Philip manage to get Tom excited about learning?

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