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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 attempts to mediate the conversation at the Rainbow?
(a) Bob, the butcher.
(b) Godfrey Cass.
(c) The landlord, Mr. Snell.
(d) Mr. Macey.

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

3. What does Dunsey suggest in order for Godfrey to get the money needed to pay his father back?
(a) That Godfrey should marry Nancy Lammeter and use her dowry.
(b) That Godfrey should use his savings.
(c) That Godfrey should sell his horse, Wildfire.
(d) That Godfrey should sell his house.

4. How does the matter of Silas’ gold being stolen affect the townspeople?
(a) They were sorrowful for the weaver.
(b) It gave them something to talk about.
(c) They did not talk about it.
(d) They were afraid to talk, as it might upset the spirits that stole the gold.

5. Why had Silas Marner’s cottage door been unlocked when Dunsey had entered?
(a) He had forgotten.
(b) He was not worried about theft and left the door unlocked.
(c) His neighbors were watching the house for him.
(d) The string to lock it was being used to cook his supper.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are Bryce and Keating?

2. Why does Nancy want her sister Priscilla to wear the same style dress as her?

3. What positive effect does the loss of his treasure have on Silas Marner’s relationship with his neighbors?

4. What was the name of Silas Marner’s fiancé in Lantern Yard?

5. What does Silas appear to look like when he arrives at the Rainbow after his gold is stolen?

(see the answer key)

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