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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is appointed deputy-constable in the investigation of Silas' stolen gold?
(a) Silas Marner.
(b) Mr. Dowlas.
(c) Godfrey Cass.
(d) Mr. Snell, the landlord.

2. What positive effect does the loss of his treasure have on Silas Marner’s relationship with his neighbors?
(a) He began to be viewed as a community leader.
(b) Rather than be repulsed and avoidant, they now pitied him.
(c) They wrote Silas Marner off as a broken man.
(d) They came down harder than ever with their criticisms.

3. Who, is it thought, owned the tinder-box found near Silas Marner's cottage?
(a) Nancy Lammeter.
(b) Dunsey Cass.
(c) A magistrate who recently left on business.
(d) A peddler who visited the town recently.

4. What sets Squire Cass apart from the other landowners in Raveloe?
(a) He is the head of a newly wealthy family.
(b) He ownes the town.
(c) He is a lord.
(d) He has tenants.

5. Where does Silas Marner hide his gold?
(a) Buried under a tree.
(b) In the coal box.
(c) In the attic.
(d) Under his floor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Dolly Winthrop’s son?

2. Why was Squire Cass’s opinion never “disturbed by comparison” (84)?

3. Why is Silas Marner valuable to Raveloe?

4. Most of Silas Marner’s neighbors have what kind of tone with him when they visit him after his loss?

5. Who is Solomon in Chapter 11?

(see the answer key)

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