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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. What does Mr. Tulliver force Tom to write on his own behalf in the Bible?
(a) That Tom finds some other business to go into that is not as heartbreaking.
(b) That Tom exacts some revenge on Wakem, if he has the chance.
(c) That Tom takes care of his mother and sister as long as he lives.
(d) That Tom takes care of the mill for as long as he lives.

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

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

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

5. Why is Maggie admitted to society and invited to social events that are thought to be above her station?
(a) Maggie is assertive about making sure that she is included.
(b) Lucy personally asks her friends to invite Maggie to events.
(c) Maggie's mother takes it upon herself to make sure that Maggie is included.
(d) Lucy and Stephen want her to be included, so others include her.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What words does the narrator use to describe what she calls "the mental condition of these emmet-like Dodsons and Tullivers"?

5. Why does Mr. Tulliver feel vindicated in his choice to send Tom to study with Mr. Stelling?

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