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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-Conclusion.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Bryce know that Dunsey wants to sell Wildfire?
(a) Dunsey mentions a bid he had for the horse, implying his willingness to sell it.
(b) Bryce asks Dunsey if the horse is for sale.
(c) Bryce’s horse is injured and Dunsey offers to sell him his horse.
(d) Dunsey asks him if he is interested in purchasing the horse.

3. Why does Godfrey come in late from his walk in Chapter 18?
(a) He was distracted by the commotion at the Stone-pits.
(b) He got lost.
(c) He fell asleep in a field.
(d) He took a longer route.

4. Which party is the biggest event of the year for the Red House?
(a) They had no big events.
(b) The New Year’s Eve dance.
(c) The family Christmas party.
(d) The Easter gala.

5. What is the one story genuinely considered by the town to explain the robbery of the gold?
(a) That Silas Marner was lying.
(b) That it was connected to the discovered tinderbox and peddler.
(c) That Dunsey Cass was to blame.
(d) That it must have been magical.

Short Answer Questions

1. Does Silas Marner's form of discipline for Eppie work?

2. What is Silas’ long-term reaction to the loss of his treasure?

3. Who are Bryce and Keating?

4. Who thinks returning to Lantern Yard will be good for Silas Marner and bring him closure about his past?

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

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