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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5: Chapter 1 | Book 5: Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which part of the news about the family finances shocks Mr. Tulliver the most when he first regains his senses after the accident?
(a) The realization that most of his goods are sold.
(b) The realization that he cannot afford to keep Tom in school.
(c) The realization that he cannot pay back his debts.
(d) The realization that he is bankrupt.

2. Why does Mr. Tulliver agree to run the mill, even though Mr. Wakem now owns it ?
(a) The mill life is the only job he knows.
(b) He gets a promotion if he stays on at the mill.
(c) He still loves the mill and wants to take care of it.
(d) He needs a way to provide for his family.

3. How does Mrs. Moss soften Mr. Tulliver's anger?
(a) She reminds him of their childhood together.
(b) She praises his son, Tom.
(c) She praises his daughter, Maggie.
(d) She offers him a piece of pie.

4. Why does Mrs. Tulliver go to see Mr. Wakem?
(a) To support him as he takes on the running of the mill.
(b) To persuade him not to buy the mill.
(c) To convince him to give Tom a job.
(d) To ask him to help the family.

5. Why has Philip come to see Maggie?
(a) He has a message from his father.
(b) He wants to do something to help.
(c) He brings something for her family.
(d) He wants to be friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Maggie's one indulgence during the period when she is nursing her father back to health?

2. What does Maggie think of Tom's lessons with Mr. Stelling when she visits?

3. How does Mrs. Glegg react to Mr. Tulliver's letter?

4. Why does Mrs. Pullet want to intervene in the quarrel between Mrs. Glegg and Mr. Tulliver?

5. How does Mr. Tulliver react to Mrs. Pullet's plan to mediate on his behalf with Mrs. Glegg?

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