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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who gave Silas Marner the pork he is roasting when his gold is stolen?
2. What item did William Dane use to frame Silas Marner?
3. Who is Master Kench in Chapter 6?
4. Who is appointed deputy-constable in the investigation of Silas' stolen gold?
5. What other option does Godfrey see besides confessing to his father?
Short Essay Questions
1. In what way is Silas Marner deemed guilty of theft by his fellows of Lantern Yard?
2. What is the narrative point of view of Silas Marner?
3. Silas Marner’s departure from his home and his travels to Raveloe is compared to the divinities of old in what way?
4. What is the overall feel of the conversation at the Rainbow before Silas Marner’s arrival?
5. How does the reaction of the crowd at the Rainbow to the theft differ from our modern handling of a crime?
6. How does Eliot portray Silas Marner’s sudden arrival at the Rainbow?
7. Why was Dunsey able to get away without immediate consequences after “staking” Wildfire during the hunt?
8. The absence of Dunsey and the news of the death of Wildfire drives Godfrey to what decision?
9. What does the incident with the brown earthenware pot show about Silas’ condition?
10. Did Silas Marner suspect the possibility of being robbed? Why or why not?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Explain the relationships between Godfrey and Nancy Lammeter and Godfrey and Molly Farren. How does each one affect Godfrey’s decision making?
Essay Topic 2
How does the loss of his gold and the arrival of Eppie alter Silas Marner’s life?
Essay Topic 3
Dolly Winthrop is brought into the narrative as a softhearted, compassionate neighbor. What are two important ways that she helps Silas Marner?
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