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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 6: Chapter 8 | Book 6: Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 refuses to let Philip consider marrying Maggie.
(d) He agrees to meet with Tom and try to set aside their differences.

2. Why does Uncle Deane tell Tom that he does well not to tell people how old he is?
(a) Tom is thought to be younger than he is, and may be able to pass himself off as a student.
(b) Tom looks older than he is and may pass for being more experienced than he is in business.
(c) Tom should not bring up the subject of age because it is not good manners.
(d) Tom should try to be judged purely on the basis of his actions, not his age or appearance.

3. Why does Maggie come to get Tom at school during his last quarter at King's Lorton?
(a) Mr. Tulliver loses the lawsuit and has to give up all his property.
(b) Mr. Tulliver wants Tom to return home in order to run the mill.
(c) Mr. Tulliver needs Tom to testify in the lawsuit.
(d) Mr. Tulliver becomes a farmer and needs Tom to work on the farm.

4. Why does Mrs. Glegg decide to let Mr. Tulliver keep the money a while longer?
(a) She does not want to cause problems for her sister's family.
(b) She regrets fighting with Mr. Tulliver and with Mr. Glegg about money.
(c) She is getting a good rate of interest from him.
(d) She does not really need the money.

5. How does Bob try to cheer Maggie up?
(a) He brings her books.
(b) He brings her food.
(c) He offers the family money.
(d) He does work around the house.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Tom react when he is offered a share in the business at Guest and Company?

2. How does Tom feel about the argument with Philip?

3. Why does Mr. Tulliver agree to run the mill, even though Mr. Wakem now owns it ?

4. Why does Lucy have a confidential conversation with her father the same evening that Philip first comes to visit?

5. Why does Mrs. Tulliver go to see Mr. Wakem?

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