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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why do Mrs. Tulliver's sisters criticize Mr. Tulliver?
(a) They think that he is not very good looking.
(b) They do not think that he treats Mrs. Tulliver well.
(c) They are unimpressed with his parenting skills.
(d) They think that he is not good at managing money.

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

4. What is Maggie most shocked by when she arrives at home after accompanying Tom home from Lorton?
(a) Seeing her father still lying in bed, insensible.
(b) Hearing her mother criticize her father's actions and choices.
(c) Learning that the family may have to go to a workhouse.
(d) Seeing her aunts buying the family linens.

5. Which part of the news about the family finances shocks Mr. Tulliver the most when he first regains his senses after the accident?
(a) The realization that he cannot afford to keep Tom in school.
(b) The realization that he cannot pay back his debts.
(c) The realization that most of his goods are sold.
(d) The realization that he is bankrupt.

6. What surprise does Tom bring back for Maggie from school?
(a) Some marbles.
(b) A bird's nest.
(c) A kitten.
(d) A new fishing line.

7. Who is Mr. Tulliver planning to send away to school?
(a) His daughter, Maggie.
(b) His niece, Lucy.
(c) His wife, Mrs. Tulliver.
(d) His son, Tom.

8. Which of the following character traits does the narrator feel is typical of the people of St. Ogg's?
(a) Superstitiousness.
(b) Callousness.
(c) Grace.
(d) Courage.

9. What member of Maggie's family indulges her the most?
(a) Her aunt, Mrs. Glegg.
(b) Her brother, Tom.
(c) Her father, Mr. Tulliver.
(d) Her mother, Mrs. Tulliver.

10. How does Tom hurt his foot?
(a) He steps on a rusty nail sticking out of an old bridge.
(b) He sprains it fighting with Philip.
(c) He cuts it with the sword he borrows from Mr. Poulter.
(d) He falls down a flight of stairs.

11. What does Mr. Tulliver force Tom to write on his own behalf in the Bible?
(a) That Tom takes care of his mother and sister as long as he lives.
(b) That Tom exacts some revenge on Wakem, if he has the chance.
(c) That Tom takes care of the mill for as long as he lives.
(d) That Tom finds some other business to go into that is not as heartbreaking.

12. 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) Tom hugs her back and forgives her for upsetting his house of cards.
(c) Her uncle offers to play another tune on the music box.
(d) She gets in trouble for making him spill his cowslip wine.

13. What words does the narrator use to describe what she calls "the mental condition of these emmet-like Dodsons and Tullivers"?
(a) Oppressive narrowness.
(b) Tempestuous flow of emotions.
(c) Foolish nonsense.
(d) Self-righteous indignation.

14. Why does Philip's deformity make Maggie feel more tender toward him?
(a) She thinks the hunchback is very handsome.
(b) She lacks confidence in her ability to inspire love in anyone who is not deformed.
(c) She feels sorry for Philip because he is made fun of in the past.
(d) She likes to have her love appreciated by those who are not used to it.

15. To whom does Tom go for advice about getting a job?
(a) His teacher, Mr. Stelling.
(b) His father's friend, Riley.
(c) The lawyer, Mr. Wakem.
(d) His uncle Deane.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Mr. Tulliver to wake up?

2. Why is Maggie nervous about seeing Tom when he comes home?

3. How does Mrs. Tulliver hope that her sisters help the family recover from bankruptcy?

4. What does Tom think of Maggie?

5. How does Maggie de-stress when she is frustrated?

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