1. Why does Stephen want to marry Lucy?
(a) He thinks that his family approves of a marriage with her.
(b) She is not a remarkable rarity but is moderate in all things.
(c) She is the most beautiful woman he has ever seen.
(d) He is madly in love with her and thinks of nothing else.

2. How does Tom force Maggie to stop seeing Philip?
(a) He sends Maggie away to another town.
(b) He threatens Philip with bodily harm if he sees Maggie again.
(c) He threatens to tell their father if she does not.
(d) He threatens to take away Maggie's books.

3. 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 he cannot pay back his debts.
(b) The realization that most of his goods are sold.
(c) The realization that he cannot afford to keep Tom in school.
(d) The realization that he is bankrupt.

4. What is Maggie's one indulgence during the period when she is nursing her father back to health?
(a) Her daily walk.
(b) The newspaper.
(c) Fresh fruit.
(d) The company of friends.

5. What does Maggie tell Lucy is her reason for leaving St. Ogg's and taking another teaching job?
(a) She cannot marry Philip if her brother does not approve.
(b) She falls in love with Stephen.
(c) She prefers never to marry at all, but just to teach.
(d) She does not want to marry Philip anymore.

Short Answer 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?

2. What do the aunts and uncles think of Tom, now that he grows up?

3. Why does Mr. Tulliver advise Maggie and Tom not to become too close to Philip?

4. What happens to Maggie when she tries to hug Tom because she is so delighted by the music coming from the music box?

5. Why does Philip's deformity make Maggie feel more tender toward him?

(see the answer key)

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