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

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

3. Why does Philip's deformity make Maggie feel more tender toward him?
(a) She thinks the hunchback is very handsome.
(b) She feels sorry for Philip because he is made fun of in the past.
(c) She likes to have her love appreciated by those who are not used to it.
(d) She lacks confidence in her ability to inspire love in anyone who is not deformed.

4. How do Philip and Maggie become close?
(a) Maggie and Philip are united in their dislike of swords.
(b) They spend a lot of time together while Tom is recovering.
(c) Maggie begins to study with Philip.
(d) They go for walks together around the village.

5. Why does Mr. Tulliver feel vindicated in his choice to send Tom to study with Mr. Stelling?
(a) Mr. Wakem, the lawyer, is sending his son to study with Mr. Stelling as well.
(b) The aunts and uncles come around and feel that Tom's education is important.
(c) Mr. Stelling is planning to open a school and admit even more students.
(d) Tom is doing very well in his studies and impressing those around him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Maggie dunk her head in a tub of water?

2. How does Maggie react when Tom takes Lucy to the pond and tells Maggie not to come?

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

4. What do Mrs. Tulliver's sisters tell Mr. Tulliver about the clergyman he plans to send Tom to study with?

5. What part of the book is introduced in the first chapter?

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