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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1: Chapter 13 | Book 2: Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why do Mrs. Tulliver's sisters criticize Mr. Tulliver?
(a) They think that he is not very good looking.
(b) They think that he is not good at managing money.
(c) They do not think that he treats Mrs. Tulliver well.
(d) They are unimpressed with his parenting skills.

3. How do we know that Maggie tends to be rambunctious?
(a) She manages to stay neat and clean.
(b) She likes to read books.
(c) She is always getting her clothes dirty.
(d) She sits still to have her hair combed.

4. Why does Mrs. Tulliver panic when she cannot find Maggie?
(a) She thinks that Maggie runs away.
(b) She thinks that Maggie should apologize to Lucy.
(c) She thinks that Maggie drowns in the pond.
(d) She thinks that Maggie is getting into trouble.

5. What do Mrs. Tulliver's sisters tell Mr. Tulliver about the clergyman he plans to send Tom to study with?
(a) A local lawyer, Wakem, is also sending his son to the same clergyman.
(b) Sending Tom to study with the clergyman is very expensive.
(c) The clergyman recently stops taking students.
(d) There are recent improvements to the local school.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Maggie nervous about seeing Tom when he comes home?

2. Why do Tom and his friend Bob fight?

3. What helps Mrs. Glegg to feel better about her argument with Mr. Glegg?

4. While Mr. Tulliver is talking to Mr. Riley about Tom, what does he confide in Mr. Riley about Maggie?

5. Why is Maggie not punished for her behavior after running away and coming home again?

(see the answer key)

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