1. Why does looking at the new bonnet make Mrs. Tulliver and Mrs. Pullet so sad?
(a) Mrs. Pullet speculates that she may not live to wear the bonnet in a second season.
(b) Mrs. Tulliver wishes that she has a similar bonnet.
(c) The bonnet is not fashionable any more.
(d) The bonnet is crushed in the closet and ruined.

2. What is Mr. Tulliver's main regret about his children?
(a) His daughter, not his son, is most like him.
(b) His children do not get along with each other.
(c) His children do not do chores around the house.
(d) His son, not his daughter, is most like him.

3. How does Maggie react to the aunt's criticism of her hair?
(a) She braids it and puts a hat on.
(b) She cuts it.
(c) She sticks her head in a bucket of water.
(d) She brushes it.

4. What happens to Maggie when she tries to hug Tom because she is so delighted by the music coming from the music box?
(a) Her mother praises Maggie for being so well behaved.
(b) Tom hugs her back and forgives her for upsetting his house of cards.
(c) Her uncle offers to play another tune on the music box.
(d) She gets in trouble for making him spill his cowslip wine.

5. While Mr. Tulliver is talking to Mr. Riley about Tom, what does he confide in Mr. Riley about Maggie?
(a) He fears that Maggie never wants to leave home because she is so close to her parents.
(b) He fears that Maggie is popular with the boys when she is older.
(c) He fears that Maggie's cleverness leads to trouble when she grows up and becomes a woman.
(d) He fears that Maggie is sorry to see Tom go away to school.