The Mill on the Floss Quiz | One Week Quiz A

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 199 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Mill on the Floss Quiz | One Week Quiz A

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 199 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 6: Chapter 6 | Book 6: Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Philip manage to get Tom excited about learning?
(a) He tells him stories of heros from classical mythology.
(b) He inspires Tom because he is so advanced in his studies.
(c) He becomes friends with Tom, who then wants to do the same things as Philip.
(d) He explains the connection between education and business to Tom.

2. 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?
(a) Christianity.
(b) Atheism.
(c) Paganism.
(d) Judaism.

3. What action makes Maggie and Stephen particularly conscious of their attraction to each other?
(a) They have a long talk about books and art.
(b) They walk around the garden one evening while Lucy is out.
(c) They happen to look each other in the eyes.
(d) They discover that they agree about politics.

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

5. What words does the narrator use to describe what she calls "the mental condition of these emmet-like Dodsons and Tullivers"?
(a) Self-righteous indignation.
(b) Tempestuous flow of emotions.
(c) Oppressive narrowness.
(d) Foolish nonsense.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Tulliver feel is his strongest reason for staying and working at the mill?

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

3. Which of the following character traits does the narrator feel is typical of the people of St. Ogg's?

4. When they finally meet again, what tool does Philip use to try to remind Maggie of their love for each other?

5. Why is Maggie admitted to society and invited to social events that are thought to be above her station?

(see the answer key)

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