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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-Conclusion.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do the townsfolk take Dunsey’s skeleton?
(a) To the church.
(b) To the Rainbow.
(c) To the graveyard.
(d) To the Red House.

2. What item is discovered near Silas’ cottage that is seen as a clue to the robbery?
(a) A knife.
(b) A tinder-box.
(c) Dunsey’s shoe.
(d) Godfrey’s riding whip.

3. Why does Dolly Winthrop have time to visit Silas Marner regularly?
(a) Because she was unemployed.
(b) Because she was lazy.
(c) Because she was in love with Silas Marner and made the time.
(d) Because she rose at 4:30 every morning and got her chores done early and had time to spare.

4. How does Godfrey’s confession conversation with his father go over all?
(a) He lies to get what he wants.
(b) He bears his heart and tells all.
(c) He chickens out and does not say anything.
(d) He manages to get through part but not all of his confession.

5. What is Silas Marner’s response to Godfrey’s invitation for Eppie to live with them?
(a) He asks if he can come with Eppie.
(b) He faintly tells Eppie to thank Mr. and Mrs. Cass for their kindness.
(c) He tells Godfrey to leave his house immediately.
(d) He tells Eppie she must go and not squander this opportunity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dunsey think of as he passes Silas Marner’s cottage in Chapter 4?

2. What is Nancy’s main reason to not adopt a child?

3. Who watches Eppie’s life keenly from afar, helping form a distance whenever he can?

4. Do Godfrey and Nancy plan to tell others about his relationship to Eppie?

5. Who comes to the door while Silas Marner and Eppie are talking about his recovered gold?

(see the answer key)

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