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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Tulliver not want Maggie to do any work that is hard on her hands?

2. What is Maggie most afraid that her father does, while he is recovering from his accident?

3. Why does Maggie continue to see Philip when she does not believe she is ever able to marry him?

4. Why does Maggie criticize the book, Corinne, which Philip brings to her?

5. How does Tom force Maggie to stop seeing Philip?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the theme of loss in the The Mill on the Floss. The narrator's history of St. Ogg's indicates that floods are not unusual, and that often floods sweep away everything in their path. The townspeople, then, must have some history of dealing with loss. When else does the topic of loss come up? Explain how this theme is developed in the course of the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Do you think that Maggie is better off ending up with Philip, with Stephen, or with neither? Defend your perspective. Be sure to include evidence from The Mill on the Floss to support your case.

Essay Topic 3

Who do you think is more forgiving, Maggie or Tom? Support your answer with details from The Mill on the Floss.

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