1. Why does Mr. Wakem talk to Maggie at the bazaar?
(a) Because Philip wants to marry her.
(b) Because he forgives her family.
(c) Because he wants her advice about the mill.
(d) Because he wants to buy some knit goods from her.

2. Why is it particularly bad timing for Mr. Tulliver to lose the lawsuit?
(a) He is just about to expand the mill.
(b) He has listed his household furniture as security to pay a debt.
(c) He hopes to be able to afford to keep Tom in school.
(d) He is hoping to take out a second mortgage on his property.

3. 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) The aunts and uncles come around and feel that Tom's education is important.
(d) Mr. Wakem, the lawyer, is sending his son to study with Mr. Stelling as well.

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

5. Why does Mr. Tulliver want Tom to study drawing?
(a) So that he someday becomes an artist.
(b) So that he entertains himself at times when he is bored.
(c) So that he becomes a good draftsman of buildings and bridges.
(d) So that he is well-rounded, understanding art as well as math and language.