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

2. 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.

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

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

5. What surprise does Tom bring back for Maggie from school?
(a) A new fishing line.
(b) Some marbles.
(c) A bird's nest.
(d) A kitten.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mr. Tulliver change his mind about asking the Mosses to pay their debt?

2. Why does Tom have a hard time at school with Mr. Stelling?

3. Why does Mrs. Pullet want to intervene in the quarrel between Mrs. Glegg and Mr. Tulliver?

4. Why does Mrs. Glegg get angry with Mr. Glegg the morning after they come home from visiting the Tullivers?

5. Who is Mr. Tulliver planning to send away to school?

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