1. Why is Mr. Tulliver in such a bad mood at Christmas?
(a) He is upset because he is not getting along well with Mrs. Tulliver.
(b) He is upset because Tom is not doing so well in his studies.
(c) He is upset about a farmer using the river to irrigate his crops.
(d) He is upset because Maggie wants to go to school as well.

2. When they finally meet again, what tool does Philip use to try to remind Maggie of their love for each other?
(a) Food.
(b) Books.
(c) Drawings.
(d) Music.

3. What is Philip's main drawback, from Tom's point of view?
(a) He already learns most of what Tom is studying.
(b) He does not care for fishing.
(c) He is the son of Tom's father's enemy, Mr. Wakem.
(d) He is not a pleasant person to spend time with.

4. What does Mr. Tulliver feel is his strongest reason for staying and working at the mill?
(a) He hopes to pay off his debts.
(b) He has no other job.
(c) He lives there all his life and loves it.
(d) His wife asks him to.

5. Why does Mr. Tulliver feel vindicated in his choice to send Tom to study with Mr. Stelling?
(a) Mr. Wakem, the lawyer, is sending his son to study with Mr. Stelling as well.
(b) Mr. Stelling is planning to open a school and admit even more students.
(c) The aunts and uncles come around and feel that Tom's education is important.
(d) Tom is doing very well in his studies and impressing those around him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator say is the most accurate depiction of the religion of the Tullivers and the other people who live in the village of St. Ogg's?

2. What does the narrator say is the prime moral value of the Dodsons?

3. Why does Philip begin to play the piano badly?

4. How do Maggie and Stephen react to their growing interest in each other?

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

(see the answer key)

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