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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When they finally meet again, what tool does Philip use to try to remind Maggie of their love for each other?
(a) Food.
(b) Drawings.
(c) Music.
(d) Books.

2. Why does Stephen start having dinner at Lucy's house?
(a) To see Maggie for a little longer.
(b) To talk with the Deanes.
(c) To have a good meal before riding home.
(d) To see Lucy for a little longer.

3. Since Maggie comes back unmarried, how does the narrator say that public opinion regards Maggie?
(a) She is a sweet, innocent girl kidnapped against her will.
(b) She is a kind girl who does not mean to get into trouble.
(c) She is a thoughtless girl who needs better supervision.
(d) She is a designing, bold girl who seduces her cousin's suitor.

4. How does Philip shake Maggie's resolve never to see him again?
(a) He asks her whether she does not like him as she once does.
(b) He tells her that she is just trying to stupefy herself into resignation.
(c) He tells her that he cannot live without her.
(d) He tells her that she is missing all that life has to offer.

5. Why does Maggie have nightmares while she sleeps on the boat with Stephen?
(a) She is afraid the boat overturns and she drowns.
(b) She is concerned about all the people who must be worrying about her and Stephen.
(c) She wonders whether anyone realizes that they drift too far down the river accidentally.
(d) She fears that she ruins her life and that of her family members.

6. What is Mr. Wakem's reaction to Philip's proposal after he has a chance to think about it?
(a) He agrees to meet with Tom and try to set aside their differences.
(b) He refuses to let Philip consider marrying Maggie.
(c) He agrees that Philip asks Maggie to marry him.
(d) He insists that Philip never associates with any of the Tullivers.

7. Why does Philip continue to visit the Red Deeps?
(a) He needs the exercise.
(b) He feels as though Maggie's spirit is still there.
(c) He meets Stephen there to talk about Maggie.
(d) He likes the scenery.

8. How does their father's death affect Maggie and Tom's relationship?
(a) They forgive each other.
(b) They decide to tolerate each other.
(c) Their attitudes toward each other are unchanged.
(d) They blame each other.

9. What is Maggie's plan for supporting herself when she returns to St. Ogg's?
(a) She plans to get married to someone.
(b) She plans to work in the mill.
(c) She plans to sew for a living.
(d) She plans to take a teaching job.

10. How does Tom figure out that Maggie is secretly meeting Philip?
(a) He sees her face when Aunt Pullet mentions seeing Philip leaving the Red Deep.
(b) He finds a letter that Maggie writes to Philip.
(c) He sees Maggie and Philip together.
(d) He finds a book that Philip loans to Maggie.

11. How does Tom react when Maggie comes home?
(a) He argues with her but eventually lets her in.
(b) He forgives her right away and welcomes her home.
(c) He calls the police and has her arrested.
(d) He refuses to allow her to come under his roof.

12. What clue does George Eliot give us to indicate that Stephen Guest is married at the end of the book?
(a) She refers to Stephen's wife and children.
(b) She tells the reader outright that Stephen is married.
(c) She has Stephen call out to his wife while they are visiting the tomb.
(d) She says that he visits the tomb later "with a sweet face beside him".

13. What does Maggie say that embarrasses Lucy, during Maggie's first meeting with Lucy and Stephen?
(a) She sews because it is a way to earn money.
(b) She does not like to receive compliments.
(c) She agrees that she wants to go boating.
(d) She asks Stephen to bring her a book.

14. Why does Maggie ask Tom to release her from her promise not to see Philip?
(a) Maggie cannot bear to be away from Philip.
(b) Lucy thinks that Philip is a good friend for Maggie.
(c) Lucy wants to invite Philip to her house.
(d) Maggie hopes that since their father is dead, things change.

15. Why does the job working for Dr. Kenn become a problem?
(a) Town gossips begin to talk about Maggie having a relationship wtih Dr. Kenn.
(b) People don't think that Maggie is fit to be around children.
(c) People tend to think that Maggie is unreliable.
(d) Some gossips claim that Maggie is very lazy and does not take care of the children.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maggie tell Lucy is her reason for leaving St. Ogg's and taking another teaching job?

2. What do Tom and Maggie both fear when Tom announces to his father that he is able to pay the debts?

3. What happens between Stephen and Maggie at the Mosses?

4. Who does Maggie finally confide in about her feelings for Stephen?

5. What do the aunts and uncles think of Tom, now that he grows up?

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