1. Why does Maggie leap to Tom's defense while Mr. Tulliver discusses Tom's education with Mr. Riley?
(a) Mr. Tulliver says that if Tom is a miller, he turns Mr. Tulliver out of his own mill.
(b) Mr. Tulliver says that he has something on his mind regarding Tom.
(c) Mr. Tulliver says that Tom is never likely to become much of a scholar.
(d) Mr. Tulliver says that he does not mean for Tom to be a miller and a farmer.

2. Why do Tom and his friend Bob fight?
(a) Tom feels that Bob insults Maggie.
(b) One wants to go fishing and the other does not want to.
(c) Each thinks the other cheats at a coin flip.
(d) Bob thinks Tom does not bring him along on his "Noah's Ark".

3. While Mr. Tulliver is talking to Mr. Riley about Tom, what does he confide in Mr. Riley about Maggie?
(a) He fears that Maggie is popular with the boys when she is older.
(b) He fears that Maggie never wants to leave home because she is so close to her parents.
(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.

4. What attribute do all the Dodson sisters have in common?
(a) They are known for their beauty.
(b) They take pride in their family.
(c) They are very strongminded.
(d) They are all wealthy.

5. 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.