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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 takes care of his mother and sister as long as he lives.
(b) That Tom finds some other business to go into that is not as heartbreaking.
(c) That Tom takes care of the mill for as long as he lives.
(d) That Tom exacts some revenge on Wakem, if he has the chance.

2. Why is Maggie admitted to society and invited to social events that are thought to be above her station?
(a) Lucy personally asks her friends to invite Maggie to events.
(b) Maggie is assertive about making sure that she is included.
(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.

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

4. Which of the following character traits does the narrator feel is typical of the people of St. Ogg's?
(a) Grace.
(b) Superstitiousness.
(c) Courage.
(d) Callousness.

5. Why does Lucy have a confidential conversation with her father the same evening that Philip first comes to visit?
(a) She wants to buy the mill herself and have her family run it.
(b) She wants to warn him that Maggie and Philip may still love each other.
(c) She wants to ask him if there is any chance of buying the mill.
(d) She wants to distract Maggie from Stephen.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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 Mr. Tulliver in such a bad mood at Christmas?

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