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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Doctor Kimble, Silas Marner, Dolly Winthrop, and who else go back to investigate Molly Farren’s condition?
(a) Godfrey Cass.
(b) Mr. Crackenthorp.
(c) Nancy Lammeter.
(d) Squire Cass.

2. What color does Eliot use to describe Squire Cass’s anger at hearing the story of Godfrey’s confession?
(a) Purple with anger.
(b) Blue with rage.
(c) Green with fear.
(d) Red with anger.

3. Most of Silas Marner’s neighbors have what kind of tone with him when they visit him after his loss?
(a) They are condescending and not comforting.
(b) They are sad and sorrowful.
(c) They are angry and attacking.
(d) They are cheery and positive.

4. Who does Eppie want to marry?
(a) Dolly Winthrop’s son, Aaron.
(b) Nancy Lammeter’s son, Sebastian.
(c) Nancy Lammeter’s son, Charles.
(d) Dolly Winthrop’s son, Joseph.

5. Who at the Rainbow does Silas accuse of robbing him?
(a) Godfrey Cass.
(b) Mr. Snell, the landlord.
(c) Jem Rodney.
(d) Mr. Dowlass.

Short Answer Questions

1. What curious habit has Silas Marner reluctantly taken up because it is “good for the fits” (171)?

2. What is Godfrey’s main thought as he travels to see Molly Farren’s body?

3. Who is Molly Farren?

4. How does Silas restrain two-year-old Eppie from wandering far while he works?

5. What positive effect does the loss of his treasure have on Silas Marner’s relationship with his neighbors?

(see the answer key)

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