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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 Squire Cass begins pushing Godfrey to propose to Nancy Lammeter, what is Godfrey’s response?
(a) He leaves in a huff.
(b) He gets hot and uncomfortable.
(c) He storms out of the room in a rage.
(d) He gets cold and clammy.

2. How does Eppie help bring Silas Marner back into the church?
(a) Eppie fancies the large church building.
(b) Dolly Winthrop convinces him to bring her to church for her own good.
(c) Eppie asks Silas Marner to bring her to church.
(d) Silas Marner decides he must show her the faults of the church.

3. Who gave Silas Marner the pork he is roasting when his gold is stolen?
(a) Miss Priscilla Lammeter.
(b) Squire Cass.
(c) Dolly Winthrop.
(d) Miss Nancy Lammeter.

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

5. Why do Godfrey and Nancy step out during the dance?
(a) They were “sweethearting”.
(b) Nancy’s dress had suffered a slight accident.
(c) They needed to have a serious conversation.
(d) They wanted some time to play cards.

Short Answer Questions

1. What item does Dunsey have with him while he walks back from the hunt towards Silas Marner’s cottage?

2. How much is Wildfire sold for?

3. Who, is it thought, owned the tinder-box found near Silas Marner's cottage?

4. What was cooking in Silas Marner’s cottage when Dunsey went in?

5. Where does Silas Marner go to get help after his gold is stolen?

(see the answer key)

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