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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long is Dunsey in Silas Marner’s cottage looking for the gold?
(a) 2 minutes.
(b) 15 minutes.
(c) 30 minutes.
(d) 5 minutes.

2. Dunsey blackmails his brother with what information in Chapter 3?
(a) His desire to marry Nancy Lammeter.
(b) Violence against his brother.
(c) His debts.
(d) His marriage to Molly Farren.

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

4. To what creature is Silas Marner compared in Chapter 2?
(a) A spindly spider.
(b) An angry rat.
(c) A grumpy cow.
(d) A spinning insect.

5. Who is Godfrey Cass in love with?
(a) Molly Farren.
(b) Sarah of Lantern Yard.
(c) Molly Pitcher.
(d) Nancy Lammeter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color does Eliot use to describe Squire Cass’s anger at hearing the story of Godfrey’s confession?

2. What item is discovered near Silas’ cottage that is seen as a clue to the robbery?

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

4. How much gold was stolen from Silas Marner?

5. Why does Silas Marner suspect Jem Rodney of stealing his gold?

(see the answer key)

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