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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 6: Chapter 6 | Book 6: Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What words does the narrator use to describe what she calls "the mental condition of these emmet-like Dodsons and Tullivers"?
(a) Foolish nonsense.
(b) Oppressive narrowness.
(c) Tempestuous flow of emotions.
(d) Self-righteous indignation.

2. Why does Philip begin to play the piano badly?
(a) He fears that Maggie and Stephen have feelings for each other.
(b) He is thinking about the last time he sees Maggie.
(c) He plans to ask Maggie to run away with him.
(d) He is feeling very tired after his long trip.

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

4. What does Mr. Tulliver feel is his strongest reason for staying and working at the mill?
(a) His wife asks him to.
(b) He lives there all his life and loves it.
(c) He hopes to pay off his debts.
(d) He has no other job.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following character traits does the narrator feel is typical of the people of St. Ogg's?

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

3. How do Maggie and Stephen react to their growing interest in each other?

4. What is Mr. Tulliver's opinion of lawyers?

5. When they finally meet again, what tool does Philip use to try to remind Maggie of their love for each other?

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