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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 Mr. Wakem decide to buy the mill?
(a) He wants revenge against Mr. Tulliver.
(b) He views it as a good business investment.
(c) He feels responsible for the Tulliver family.
(d) He wants to run a mill.

2. Why is Maggie not punished for her behavior after running away and coming home again?
(a) Her father forbids her mother and Tom to punish or reproach her.
(b) Her mother is so upset after thinking Maggie drowns that she cannot bear to punish her.
(c) The aunts and the uncles think Maggie is too wicked even to speak to about her behavior.
(d) Tom feels so guilty about the way he treats Maggie that he decides not to tease her.

3. What does the narrator say it means when a young boy appears sheepish?
(a) He thinks you are strange.
(b) He is thinking of counterarguments to your views.
(c) He is carefully listening to what you say.
(d) He is in awe of your wisdom.

4. Who does Maggie finally confide in about her feelings for Stephen?
(a) Her aunt Moss.
(b) Mrs. Tulliver.
(c) Philip.
(d) Lucy.

5. How do we know that Tom is a very able employee?
(a) Tom insists on continuing to invest money in entrepreneurial schemes.
(b) Tom says that he feels he is doing a good job.
(c) He is offered a share of the business at Guest and Company.
(d) He is earning a good income for his family.

Short Answer Questions

1. While Mr. Tulliver is talking to Mr. Riley about Tom, what does he confide in Mr. Riley about Maggie?

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

3. What causes Mr. Tulliver to wake up?

4. Why does Maggie criticize the book, Corinne, which Philip brings to her?

5. What kind of job does Maggie find to support herself?

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