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

2. What does Tom say when Maggie offers to teach him about bookkeeping?
(a) He says that women are not supposed to teach men anything.
(b) He says that she cannot teach him because she does not know how to do anything.
(c) He says that she always tries to set herself up above everyone else.
(d) He says that he is happy for her to teach him.

3. Why is it hard on Maggie to have her aunts and uncles and cousins come to visit?
(a) Maggie wants to have Tom all to herself.
(b) Her cousin Lucy does not like to play with Maggie.
(c) Her cousin Lucy is much more docile and obedient than Maggie.
(d) Maggie does not like her aunts and uncles and cousins.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Philip's deformity make Maggie feel more tender toward him?

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

3. Why does Philip and Tom's relationship become strained?

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

5. What member of Maggie's family indulges her the most?

(see the answer key)

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