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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 is Mr. Tulliver's opinion of lawyers?
(a) He thinks that they are beneath his social station.
(b) He considers them to be rascals.
(c) He admires them and wants Tom to become one.
(d) He wishes that he can afford to hire one.

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

3. Why does Mr. Tulliver advise Maggie and Tom not to become too close to Philip?
(a) Because he is older than they are.
(b) Because he is a hunchback.
(c) Because he does not inherit any property.
(d) Because he is Mr. Wakem's son.

4. Why does Philip and Tom's relationship become strained?
(a) Tom and Philip both become interested in the same young woman.
(b) Tom makes fun of Philip's hunchback and insults his father.
(c) Philip makes fun of Tom's love of fishing and fighting.
(d) Tom and Philip fight over the mill's water rights.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is it particularly bad timing for Mr. Tulliver to lose the lawsuit?

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

3. How does Tom spend his afternoon on the day that he gets home?

4. What kind of education does Tom need, if he wants Mr. Deane to help him?

5. What happens to Maggie when she tries to hug Tom because she is so delighted by the music coming from the music box?

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