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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3: Chapter 1 | Book 3: Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mr. Tulliver feel vindicated in his choice to send Tom to study with Mr. Stelling?
(a) Mr. Stelling is planning to open a school and admit even more students.
(b) Tom is doing very well in his studies and impressing those around him.
(c) Mr. Wakem, the lawyer, is sending his son to study with Mr. Stelling as well.
(d) The aunts and uncles come around and feel that Tom's education is important.

2. How does Mrs. Tulliver hope that her sisters help the family recover from bankruptcy?
(a) They help Tom to find a job.
(b) They help to pay off the mortgage on the house.
(c) They buy back the furniture.
(d) They buy some of Mrs. Tulliver's dowry dishes and linens to keep them in the family.

3. Who is in their home in St. Ogg's when Tom and Maggie arrive from Lorton?
(a) The court bailiff.
(b) The aunts and uncles.
(c) Mr. Poulter.
(d) Philip Wakem.

4. What attribute do all the Dodson sisters have in common?
(a) They are very strongminded.
(b) They are known for their beauty.
(c) They take pride in their family.
(d) They are all wealthy.

5. What surprise does Tom bring back for Maggie from school?
(a) A new fishing line.
(b) Some marbles.
(c) A bird's nest.
(d) A kitten.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Maggie not punished for her behavior after running away and coming home again?

2. Why does Mr. Tulliver advise Maggie and Tom not to become too close to Philip?

3. Why does Mrs. Tulliver panic when she cannot find Maggie?

4. What is Mr. Tulliver's main regret about his children?

5. Why does Maggie dunk her head in a tub of water?

(see the answer key)

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