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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 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 happen to look each other in the eyes.
(c) They discover that they agree about politics.
(d) They walk around the garden one evening while Lucy is out.

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

3. 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) Paganism.
(b) Atheism.
(c) Judaism.
(d) Christianity.

4. How do Maggie and Stephen react to their growing interest in each other?
(a) They begin to write each other letters.
(b) They spend as much time together as they can.
(c) They start meeting secretly.
(d) They try to ignore each other and focus on Maggie.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Mr. Tulliver's opinion of lawyers?

3. Why is Mr. Tulliver in such a bad mood at Christmas?

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

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

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