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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. Which part of the news about the family finances shocks Mr. Tulliver the most when he first regains his senses after the accident?
(a) The realization that most of his goods are sold.
(b) The realization that he is bankrupt.
(c) The realization that he cannot afford to keep Tom in school.
(d) The realization that he cannot pay back his debts.

2. How do Tom and Philip react when they first meet each other?
(a) They are shy and awkward with each other.
(b) They become friends immediately.
(c) They are instant enemies.
(d) They instantly start talking.

3. Why does Mr. Tulliver agree to run the mill, even though Mr. Wakem now owns it ?
(a) He still loves the mill and wants to take care of it.
(b) The mill life is the only job he knows.
(c) He needs a way to provide for his family.
(d) He gets a promotion if he stays on at the mill.

4. Why does Mr. Tulliver advise Maggie and Tom not to become too close to Philip?
(a) Because he is older than they are.
(b) Because he is Mr. Wakem's son.
(c) Because he does not inherit any property.
(d) Because he is a hunchback.

5. Why does looking at the new bonnet make Mrs. Tulliver and Mrs. Pullet so sad?
(a) Mrs. Tulliver wishes that she has a similar bonnet.
(b) The bonnet is not fashionable any more.
(c) Mrs. Pullet speculates that she may not live to wear the bonnet in a second season.
(d) The bonnet is crushed in the closet and ruined.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Philip's deformity make Maggie feel more tender toward him?

2. Why does Mr. Tulliver feel vindicated in his choice to send Tom to study with Mr. Stelling?

3. Why do the aunts and uncles think that Maggie should not go back into service?

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

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

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