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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5: Chapter 7 | Book 6: Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Maggie dunk her head in a tub of water?
(a) She does not want her mother to try to curl it.
(b) She spills something on her hair.
(c) She is too hot and wants to cool off.
(d) She is trying to make her mother think that she takes a bath.

2. What is Philip's main drawback, from Tom's point of view?
(a) He does not care for fishing.
(b) He already learns most of what Tom is studying.
(c) He is the son of Tom's father's enemy, Mr. Wakem.
(d) He is not a pleasant person to spend time with.

3. What character trait explains why Tom and Maggie won't take Bob's money?
(a) Arrogance.
(b) Ignorance.
(c) Avarice.
(d) Pride.

4. How do we know that Maggie tends to be rambunctious?
(a) She likes to read books.
(b) She sits still to have her hair combed.
(c) She is always getting her clothes dirty.
(d) She manages to stay neat and clean.

5. What do the aunts and uncles think of Tom, now that he grows up?
(a) He should leave the Tullivers and live somewhere else.
(b) He becomes a credit to the family.
(c) He is an embarrassment to the family.
(d) He may be able to restore the Tullivers' good name.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Tom hurt his foot?

2. What moment in the book does the narrator say is the most delicious of Tom's life?

3. What does the narrator say is the most accurate depiction of the religion of the Tullivers and the other people who live in the village of St. Ogg's?

4. How does Maggie react to the aunt's criticism of her hair?

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

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