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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The loss of Wildfire causes Dunsey to turn to what source to get his brother’s money?
(a) Selling his own horse.
(b) Silas Marner’s gold.
(c) Borrowing money from Bryce.
(d) Borrowing money from Keating.

2. How much is Wildfire sold for?
(a) 120 pounds.
(b) 50 pounds.
(c) 150 pounds.
(d) 100 pounds.

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

4. Why did Silas Marner need to go to the town in the rain while roasting his dinner?
(a) He needed a find twine to set up his loom the next morning.
(b) He was delivering a finished piece from his loom.
(c) He needed a tool to repair his loom.
(d) He wanted to go for a stroll.

5. What was Silas Marner’s reputation in Lantern Yard before he was betrayed?
(a) A quiet and peaceful hermit isolated from the community.
(b) A young man of excellent standing and devout faith.
(c) A wild young man who was always getting into trouble.
(d) An imposter who traded information for money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which two people go with Silas Marner to the constable’s after his gold is stolen?

2. What does Dunsey mean by “I’m always lucky in my weather” (39)?

3. Who at the Rainbow does Silas accuse of robbing him?

4. What physical malady afflicted Silas Marner from time to time?

5. How long has Godfrey wooed Nancy Lammeter?

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