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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 7: Chapter 4 | Book 7: Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tom say when Maggie offers to teach him about bookkeeping?
(a) He says that he is happy for her to teach him.
(b) He says that she always tries to set herself up above everyone else.
(c) He says that women are not supposed to teach men anything.
(d) He says that she cannot teach him because she does not know how to do anything.

2. What kind of a job does Mr. Deane eventually find for Tom?
(a) A job working as a laborer on a farm.
(b) A bookkeeping job.
(c) A job working in the mill.
(d) A warehouse job.

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

4. While Mr. Tulliver is talking to Mr. Riley about Tom, what does he confide in Mr. Riley about Maggie?
(a) He fears that Maggie's cleverness leads to trouble when she grows up and becomes a woman.
(b) He fears that Maggie never wants to leave home because she is so close to her parents.
(c) He fears that Maggie is popular with the boys when she is older.
(d) He fears that Maggie is sorry to see Tom go away to school.

5. Why is Mr. Deane so skeptical about hiring Tom?
(a) Tom is only 16 years old.
(b) Tom is known for his hot temper.
(c) Tom is not very diplomatic.
(d) Tom is very clumsy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Maggie ask Tom to release her from her promise not to see Philip?

3. What helps Mrs. Glegg to feel better about her argument with Mr. Glegg?

4. Why do Tom and his friend Bob fight?

5. What action makes Maggie and Stephen particularly conscious of their attraction to each other?

(see the answer key)

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