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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 7: Chapter 4 | Book 7: Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Tulliver go to see Mr. Wakem?
(a) To persuade him not to buy the mill.
(b) To convince him to give Tom a job.
(c) To ask him to help the family.
(d) To support him as he takes on the running of the mill.

2. Why does Maggie pore over the pages of a book while she is waiting for Lucy to return?
(a) She is fascinated by the book and cannot put it down.
(b) It gives her something to do and she is feeling bored.
(c) It is a way to hide her face while she is crying.
(d) She wants to give the impression of only being interested in books.

3. How does Maggie react when Tom takes Lucy to the pond and tells Maggie not to come?
(a) She begins to fight with Tom.
(b) She pushes Lucy into the mud.
(c) She runs away.
(d) She jumps into the pond.

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

5. What helps Mrs. Glegg to feel better about her argument with Mr. Glegg?
(a) He suggests that family is more important than money.
(b) He tells her that they are doing fine financially.
(c) He tells her that she is being foolish.
(d) He hints that he provides well for her in his will.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Philip shake Maggie's resolve never to see him again?

2. How does Mr. Tulliver react to Mrs. Pullet's plan to mediate on his behalf with Mrs. Glegg?

3. What does Tom want to do to make more money?

4. How does their father's death affect Maggie and Tom's relationship?

5. What do the aunts and uncles think of Tom, now that he grows up?

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