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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 6: Chapter 10 | Book 6: Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Mr. Tulliver wakes up, what does he tell Tom to do about the family's bankruptcy?
(a) Go back to school at all costs.
(b) Try to find a way to save the mill.
(c) Destroy Moss's note and pay Luke what is owed to him.
(d) Get a job working as a schoolmaster.

2. Why does Philip and Tom's relationship become strained?
(a) Philip makes fun of Tom's love of fishing and fighting.
(b) Tom and Philip both become interested in the same young woman.
(c) Tom makes fun of Philip's hunchback and insults his father.
(d) Tom and Philip fight over the mill's water rights.

3. Why is Maggie nervous about seeing Tom when he comes home?
(a) She wants to convince him to take her fishing with him.
(b) She fears that Tom is upset about being sent away to study.
(c) She forgets to feed his rabbits and they die.
(d) She thinks he forgets about her since he is away.

4. Why does Mr. Tulliver change his mind about asking the Mosses to pay their debt?
(a) He thinks about how he feels in Mr. Moss's position.
(b) He realizes that he doesn't really need the money that badly.
(c) He remembers that the Mosses have a lot of expenses to pay.
(d) He wants Tom to be generous with Maggie if she ever needs it.

5. Why does Mr. Wakem talk to Maggie at the bazaar?
(a) Because he wants to buy some knit goods from her.
(b) Because he wants her advice about the mill.
(c) Because he forgives her family.
(d) Because Philip wants to marry her.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Uncle Deane tell Tom that he does well not to tell people how old he is?

3. Which of the following character traits does the narrator feel is typical of the people of St. Ogg's?

4. Where has Tom wanted Maggie to live as long as she remains unmarried?

5. Why does Mr. Wakem decide to buy the mill?

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