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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 Mr. Tulliver want Tom to study drawing?
(a) So that he becomes a good draftsman of buildings and bridges.
(b) So that he someday becomes an artist.
(c) So that he entertains himself at times when he is bored.
(d) So that he is well-rounded, understanding art as well as math and language.

2. Why does Mrs. Tulliver not want Maggie to do any work that is hard on her hands?
(a) She still hopes for a good marriage for Maggie and wants her hands kept soft.
(b) She thinks of Maggie as her baby because she is the youngest.
(c) She worries that Maggie gets the idea of looking for work as a housemaid.
(d) She fears that Maggie hurts herself doing hard work.

3. 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 reminds him of their childhood together.
(d) She praises his son, Tom.

4. 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?
(a) Judaism.
(b) Paganism.
(c) Christianity.
(d) Atheism.

5. What kind of education does Tom need, if he wants Mr. Deane to help him?
(a) Bookkeeping.
(b) Marketing.
(c) Banking.
(d) Management.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Maggie most afraid that her father does, while he is recovering from his accident?

3. Why is Maggie nervous about seeing Tom when he comes home?

4. How does Tom hurt his foot?

5. How does Mr. Tulliver look when he goes to meet his creditors and pay them?

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