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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Dunsey knock on Silas Marner’s door loudly?
(a) He hears something coming behind him.
(b) He thinks Silas Marner is hard of hearing.
(c) He wants to frighten Silas Marner with his sudden arrival.
(d) He is afraid Silas Marner is not home.

2. What form of judgment declared Silas Marner guilty of stealing at Lantern Yard?
(a) A court case.
(b) Drawing lots.
(c) Mediation.
(d) The king’s order.

3. Silas Marner came to Raveloe from which direction?
(a) The east.
(b) The west.
(c) The south.
(d) The north.

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

5. What is it like outside when Dunsey left the weaver’s cottage?
(a) It was pitch black and warm.
(b) It was early morning and dewy.
(c) It was raining and dark.
(d) The sun was setting and it was breezy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Does Silas Marner want to punish the thief who stole his gold?

2. Why did Silas Marner need to go to the town in the rain while roasting his dinner?

3. The loss of Wildfire causes Dunsey to turn to what source to get his brother’s money?

4. How is it decided to try to sell Wildfire?

5. What does Silas Marner do to calm himself after the first shock of losing his money?

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