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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When he sees the empty hole in his floor where his gold had been, what is Silas’ reaction?
(a) He panics, but does not at first believe that he has actually been robbed.
(b) He laughs, losing his mind in a moment of extreme loss.
(c) He faints in fear and horror.
(d) He screams and runs out of the cottage.

2. How long before the story begins had Silas Marner arrived at Raveloe?
(a) He had lived there his entire life.
(b) 15 years.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 16 years.

3. Who were the “pallid undersized men” (9) who looked odd next to the “brawny country-folk” (9)?
(a) Farmers.
(b) Peddlers.
(c) Weavers.
(d) Priests.

4. Chapter 11 follows which two characters as they prepare for the New Year’s Eve party?
(a) Dolly and Aaron Winthrop.
(b) Silas Marner and Mr. Snell.
(c) Nancy and Priscilla Lammeter.
(d) Godfrey and Squire Cass.

5. Where is Silas Marner when Dunsey stole his gold?
(a) At Nancy Lammeter’s house.
(b) 100 yards away coming back from the village.
(c) In the next town over.
(d) At the Rainbow.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the one story genuinely considered by the town to explain the robbery of the gold?

2. What sets Squire Cass apart from the other landowners in Raveloe?

3. Why do Godfrey and Nancy step out during the dance?

4. What does Godfrey fear in confessing his marriage to Molly Farren to his father?

5. Who is Dolly Winthrop’s son?

(see the answer key)

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