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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is Silas Marner valuable to Raveloe?
(a) He is a wealthy aristocrat.
(b) He is a religious leader.
(c) He is a talented linen-weaver.
(d) He is helpful.

3. Why does Silas Marner suspect Jem Rodney of stealing his gold?
(a) He saw Jem sneaking around his house.
(b) He heard Jem planning to take the gold.
(c) He has visited Silas Marner often.
(d) He is a known poacher and disreputable.

4. Who is Master Kench in Chapter 6?
(a) The mayor.
(b) A local estate owner.
(c) The constable.
(d) The owner of the Rainbow.

5. What happened to Squire Cass’s wife?
(a) She lived happily by his side.
(b) She was gone traveling.
(c) She had died a long time ago.
(d) She had left him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is appointed deputy-constable in the investigation of Silas' stolen gold?

2. What does Godfrey decide to do while waiting for Dunsey to sell Wildfire?

3. Who attempts to mediate the conversation at the Rainbow?

4. When he sees the empty hole in his floor where his gold had been, what is Silas’ reaction?

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

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