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Study Guide

The Mill on the Floss | Quiz

George Eliot
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The Mill on the Floss | Quiz

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1)

Who is in their home in St. Ogg's when Tom and Maggie arrive from Lorton? (from Book 3: Chapter 1 | Book 3: Chapter 2)

Mr. Poulter.
The aunts and uncles.
Philip Wakem.
The court bailiff.
2)

Why does the job working for Dr. Kenn become a problem? (from Book 7: Chapter 4 | Book 7: Chapter 5)

Some gossips claim that Maggie is very lazy and does not take care of the children.
Town gossips begin to talk about Maggie having a relationship wtih Dr. Kenn.
People don't think that Maggie is fit to be around children.
People tend to think that Maggie is unreliable.
3)

To whom does Tom go for advice about getting a job? (from Book 3: Chapter 5 | Book 3: Chapter 6)

His uncle Deane.
His father's friend, Riley.
His teacher, Mr. Stelling.
The lawyer, Mr. Wakem.
4)

What causes Mr. Tulliver to wake up? (from Book 3: Chapter 3 | Book 3: Chapter 4)

He hears the family fighting about money.
He hears the family coming in to check on him.
He hears the sound of Maggie's voice.
He hears Tom opening his tin box of documents.
5)

Which part of the news about the family finances shocks Mr. Tulliver the most when he first regains his senses after the accident? (from Book 3: Chapter 7 | Book 3: Chapter 8)

The realization that he cannot pay back his debts.
The realization that he cannot afford to keep Tom in school.
The realization that he is bankrupt.
The realization that most of his goods are sold.
6)

Why is Maggie happy to run into Philip? (from Book 5: Chapter 1 | Book 5: Chapter 2)

She wants to tell him just what she thinks of what her father does to her family.
She wants to let him know that she does not blame him for what happens.
She hopes that he brings her some books to read or at least tell her some stories.
She thinks that he may want to talk to her.
7)

Why does Lucy understand and forgive Maggie? (from Book 7: Chapter 4 | Book 7: Chapter 5)

She forgives everyone.
Maggie's mother checks on her every day.
Dr. Kenn counsels her to forgive.
She reads Stephen's letter.
8)

What do Tom and Maggie look like when their bodies are discovered? (from Book 7: Conclusion)

They are far from each other.
They are no longer recognizable.
They are hugging each other tightly.
They are never found.
9)

How does Maggie try to stem her loneliness while she is living at home and nursing her father back to health? (from Book 4: Chapter 2 | Book 4: Chapter 3)

She talks with Bob whenever he comes to visit.
She visits all her old childhood haunts in the neighborhood.
She sits with her mother and tries to cheer her up.
She finds Tom's old schoolbooks and begins to study them.
10)

What kind of education does Tom need, if he wants Mr. Deane to help him? (from Book 3: Chapter 5 | Book 3: Chapter 6)

Banking.
Marketing.
Bookkeeping.
Management.
11)

Why does Philip begin to play the piano badly? (from Book 6: Chapter 6 | Book 6: Chapter 7)

He is thinking about the last time he sees Maggie.
He plans to ask Maggie to run away with him.
He is feeling very tired after his long trip.
He fears that Maggie and Stephen have feelings for each other.
12)

What does Philip offer to do for Maggie if she sees him regularly while she is caring for her parents? (from Book 5: Chapter 3 | Book 5: Chapter 4)

Meet in secret and bring her books.
Convince his father to sell the mill.
Help her to find a job.
Help to finance Tom's trading venture.
13)

Why does Mr. Wakem decide to buy the mill? (from Book 3: Chapter 7 | Book 3: Chapter 8)

He feels responsible for the Tulliver family.
He wants revenge against Mr. Tulliver.
He wants to run a mill.
He views it as a good business investment.
14)

What idea occurs to Stephen once he is alone in the boat with Maggie? (from Book 6: Chapter 12 | Book 6: Chapter 13)

He wants to travel far away and get married.
He wants to send a message to Lucy.
He wants to land to avoid a storm.
He wants to take a long boat trip and then return.
15)

When Mr. Tulliver wakes up, what does he tell Tom to do about the family's bankruptcy? (from Book 3: Chapter 3 | Book 3: Chapter 4)

Get a job working as a schoolmaster.
Go back to school at all costs.
Try to find a way to save the mill.
Destroy Moss's note and pay Luke what is owed to him.
16)

How does Tom react when he is offered a share in the business at Guest and Company? (from Book 6: Chapter 4 | Book 6: Chapter 5)

He asks his uncle to buy the old mill instead.
He tells his uncle he'd rather wait a few more years first.
He declines the offer and starts his own business instead.
He immediately accepts.
17)

When Stephen and Maggie end up in a boat alone together, who is supposed to be there instead of Stephen? (from Book 6: Chapter 12 | Book 6: Chapter 13)

Philip.
Bob.
Lucy.
Tom.
18)

What is Stephen Guest's first reaction to hearing that Maggie is coming to visit her cousin Lucy? (from Book 5: Chapter 7 | Book 6: Chapter 1)

He hopes that he does not have to meet Maggie at all.
He does not want to set eyes on any female other than Lucy.
He is afraid to see what a daughter of Mrs. Tulliver is like.
He is eager to meet Maggie, assuming she is like Lucy.
19)

What is Maggie's plan for supporting herself when she returns to St. Ogg's? (from Book 7: Chapter 2 | Book 7: Chapter 3)

She plans to take a teaching job.
She plans to sew for a living.
She plans to work in the mill.
She plans to get married to someone.
20)

What happens to Dorlcote Mill in the flood? (from Book 7: Conclusion)

It rides out the flood with no problems.
It is demolished but then is rebuilt.
It floats away and becomes the mill in another town.
It is demolished and never rebuilt.
21)

How does Bob try to cheer Maggie up? (from Book 4: Chapter 2 | Book 4: Chapter 3)

He does work around the house.
He offers the family money.
He brings her food.
He brings her books.
22)

What is the real reason why Maggie is not tired the night after meeting Stephen? (from Book 6: Chapter 2 | Book 6: Chapter 3)

She cannot stop thinking about him.
She has a book she wants to read.
She has some sewing she hopes to do.
She has too much coffee to drink.
23)

Why does Maggie resolve never to see Philip again? (from Book 5: Chapter 3 | Book 5: Chapter 4)

She supposes that he must have many other things to do with his time.
She thinks that he has something to do with her family's bankruptcy.
Her family does not approve.
She does not like him very well.
24)

How do we know that Tom is a very able employee? (from Book 6: Chapter 4 | Book 6: Chapter 5)

He is earning a good income for his family.
Tom says that he feels he is doing a good job.
He is offered a share of the business at Guest and Company.
Tom insists on continuing to invest money in entrepreneurial schemes.
25)

Why does Maggie get angry with her aunts and uncles? (from Book 3: Chapter 3 | Book 3: Chapter 4)

They scold and judge, but do not help.
They criticize the dishes and linens.
They fight over pieces of furniture.
They do not remember to bring the cousins.
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