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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 6: Chapter 8 | Book 6: Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What part of the book is introduced in the first chapter?
(a) The main characters.
(b) The theme.
(c) The plot.
(d) The setting.

2. What does Mr. Tulliver feel is his strongest reason for staying and working at the mill?
(a) He lives there all his life and loves it.
(b) He has no other job.
(c) He hopes to pay off his debts.
(d) His wife asks him to.

3. How does Tom feel about the argument with Philip?
(a) He hates Philip for being the son of Mr. Wakem.
(b) He feels that he is never friends with Philip again.
(c) He resents Philip for being so far ahead of him in school.
(d) He does not see why they cannot just make it up.

4. How does Philip manage to get Tom excited about learning?
(a) He explains the connection between education and business to Tom.
(b) He becomes friends with Tom, who then wants to do the same things as Philip.
(c) He tells him stories of heros from classical mythology.
(d) He inspires Tom because he is so advanced in his studies.

5. Why does Uncle Deane tell Tom that he does well not to tell people how old he is?
(a) Tom should try to be judged purely on the basis of his actions, not his age or appearance.
(b) Tom looks older than he is and may pass for being more experienced than he is in business.
(c) Tom should not bring up the subject of age because it is not good manners.
(d) Tom is thought to be younger than he is, and may be able to pass himself off as a student.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Maggie say to Tom after they leave Philip?

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

4. What does Tom think of Maggie?

5. When they finally meet again, what tool does Philip use to try to remind Maggie of their love for each other?

(see the answer key)

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