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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 is it particularly bad timing for Mr. Tulliver to lose the lawsuit?
(a) He is just about to expand the mill.
(b) He has listed his household furniture as security to pay a debt.
(c) He hopes to be able to afford to keep Tom in school.
(d) He is hoping to take out a second mortgage on his property.

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

3. 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) Mrs. Tulliver wishes that she has a similar bonnet.
(d) The bonnet is crushed in the closet and ruined.

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

5. How does Tom react to his father's accident?
(a) He tries to comfort his mother and sister.
(b) He looks for a job so he can support the family.
(c) He decides to challenge Wakem to a duel.
(d) He tells Maggie never to speak to Philip again.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is it hard on Maggie to have her aunts and uncles and cousins come to visit?

2. How does Maggie try to stem her loneliness while she is living at home and nursing her father back to health?

3. What attribute do all the Dodson sisters have in common?

4. Who is in their home in St. Ogg's when Tom and Maggie arrive from Lorton?

5. What does Philip offer to do for Maggie if she sees him regularly while she is caring for her parents?

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