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

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

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

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

5. 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) Music.
(d) Drawings.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Mr. Tulliver force Tom to write on his own behalf in the Bible?

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

4. 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?

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

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