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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3: Chapter 5 | Book 3: Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What member of Maggie's family indulges her the most?
(a) Her aunt, Mrs. Glegg.
(b) Her father, Mr. Tulliver.
(c) Her brother, Tom.
(d) Her mother, Mrs. Tulliver.

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

3. How does Mrs. Moss soften Mr. Tulliver's anger?
(a) She reminds him of their childhood together.
(b) She praises his daughter, Maggie.
(c) She praises his son, Tom.
(d) She offers him a piece of pie.

4. How do Tom and Philip react when they first meet each other?
(a) They are instant enemies.
(b) They instantly start talking.
(c) They are shy and awkward with each other.
(d) They become friends immediately.

5. How does Maggie de-stress when she is frustrated?
(a) She goes fishing with Tom.
(b) She goes swimming in the Floss.
(c) She beats up an old wooden doll in the attic.
(d) She gets into some kind of mischief.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. To whom does Tom go for advice about getting a job?

3. What is Maggie most shocked by when she arrives at home after accompanying Tom home from Lorton?

4. What is Mr. Tulliver's opinion of lawyers?

5. Why does Mr. Tulliver advise Maggie and Tom not to become too close to Philip?

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