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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3: Chapter 5 | Book 3: Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Maggie when she tries to hug Tom because she is so delighted by the music coming from the music box?
(a) Her mother praises Maggie for being so well behaved.
(b) Her uncle offers to play another tune on the music box.
(c) She gets in trouble for making him spill his cowslip wine.
(d) Tom hugs her back and forgives her for upsetting his house of cards.

2. What is Philip's main drawback, from Tom's point of view?
(a) He is the son of Tom's father's enemy, Mr. Wakem.
(b) He does not care for fishing.
(c) He already learns most of what Tom is studying.
(d) He is not a pleasant person to spend time with.

3. What does Tom say when Maggie offers to teach him about bookkeeping?
(a) He says that he is happy for her to teach him.
(b) He says that women are not supposed to teach men anything.
(c) He says that she always tries to set herself up above everyone else.
(d) He says that she cannot teach him because she does not know how to do anything.

4. What is Maggie shocked to notice after the sale?
(a) Even the books are gone.
(b) Her father is moved.
(c) Bob arrives to offer what little he can.
(d) Her mother's linens are gone.

5. What part of the book is introduced in the first chapter?
(a) The plot.
(b) The theme.
(c) The main characters.
(d) The setting.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Maggie run away to live with the gypsies?

2. Why does Tom have a hard time at school with Mr. Stelling?

3. Why does Mrs. Glegg get angry with Mr. Glegg the morning after they come home from visiting the Tullivers?

4. How does Maggie react to the aunt's criticism of her hair?

5. Why is Mr. Deane so skeptical about hiring Tom?

(see the answer key)

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