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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Silas tells the story of his finding Eppie to his neighbors, what part does he leave out?
(a) The part about finding Eppie by the hearth.
(b) The part about going to get the doctor.
(c) The part about Molly Farren’s death.
(d) The seizure he had had by the open door.

2. What topic from Silas Marner’s past do he and Dolly discuss at length?
(a) About his fiancé Sarah.
(b) About William Dane’s betrayal.
(c) About the chapel in Lantern Yard.
(d) About the drawing of lots to decide his guilt.

3. Which party is the biggest event of the year for the Red House?
(a) The family Christmas party.
(b) They had no big events.
(c) The New Year’s Eve dance.
(d) The Easter gala.

4. Who is the one neighbor who seems to have a genuine, though small, positive impact on Silas Marner?
(a) Nancy Lammeter.
(b) Mr. Macey.
(c) Mr. Snell.
(d) Dolly Winthrop.

5. What is Silas’ long-term reaction to the loss of his treasure?
(a) He began to improve slowly and steadily.
(b) His day-to-day life did not change, so he did not change.
(c) He sunk deeper into despair and desolation.
(d) He became suicidal.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Godfrey and Nancy step out during the dance?

2. Where do the upper class women of Raveloe prepare for the great New Years Eve dance at the Red House?

3. At what time of day did Molly Farren leave to make the trip to the Red House?

4. When Mrs. Kimble asks Silas Marner to surrender the child to the women’s care, what is his response?

5. How does Godfrey feel when his daughter doesn’t recognize him?

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