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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Stephen Guest steal Lucy's sewing scissors?
(a) To put them away for her and save her the trouble.
(b) To cut an article out of the newspaper.
(c) To have a chance to touch her when he gives them back.
(d) To cut a thread.

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

3. What reason does Maggie give Lucy for not being tired the night after she meets Stephen?
(a) She is still thinking of the music they enjoy.
(b) She stays up to talk to Lucy.
(c) She is still tired from traveling to Lucy's home.
(d) She is not used to going to bed so early.

4. Why is Maggie happy to run into Philip?
(a) She hopes that he brings her some books to read or at least tell her some stories.
(b) She wants to let him know that she does not blame him for what happens.
(c) She thinks that he may want to talk to her.
(d) She wants to tell him just what she thinks of what her father does to her family.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Philip asks Maggie if she still has feelings for him, what does she give as her reason why she cannot marry him?

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

3. Why doesn't Philip want to ask Maggie to marry him right away?

4. How does Stephen offend Maggie at the dance?

5. How does Maggie try to stem her loneliness while she is living at home and nursing her father back to health?

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