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

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

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

4. 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's mother takes it upon herself to make sure that Maggie is included.
(c) Maggie is assertive about making sure that she is included.
(d) Lucy and Stephen want her to be included, so others include her.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What action makes Maggie and Stephen particularly conscious of their attraction to each other?

2. Why does Lucy have a confidential conversation with her father the same evening that Philip first comes to visit?

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

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

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

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