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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was cooking in Silas Marner’s cottage when Dunsey went in?
(a) A string of sausages.
(b) Potatoes and vegetables.
(c) A pork stew.
(d) A small piece of pork.

3. What other option does Godfrey see besides confessing to his father?
(a) Enlisting as a soldier.
(b) Moving away.
(c) A life spent in fear.
(d) Bankruptcy.

4. Where does Silas Marner go to get help after his gold is stolen?
(a) The town hall.
(b) The local church.
(c) Squire Cass’s house.
(d) The Rainbow.

5. Who was William Dane?
(a) Silas Marner’s brother.
(b) Silas Marner’s father.
(c) Silas Marner’s best friend.
(d) Silas Marner’s grandfather.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Godfrey waiting to speak with Dunsey when they enter the story in Chapter 3?

2. What does Godfrey decide to do while waiting for Dunsey to sell Wildfire?

3. How does Godfrey find out that Wildfire is dead?

4. What item did William Dane use to frame Silas Marner?

5. Where does Silas Marner hide his gold?

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