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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 curious habit has Silas Marner reluctantly taken up because it is “good for the fits” (171)?
(a) Smoking a pipe.
(b) Eating more red meat.
(c) Gardening.
(d) Going for a job every day.

2. What is Godfrey’s main thought as he travels to see Molly Farren’s body?
(a) If my wife is dead, I will never forgive myself.
(b) I’m sorry to miss such a wonderful party.
(c) If she is dead, he will be free to marry Nancy.
(d) Perhaps it is not my wife. It must not be her.

3. Godfrey has to be careful with his words with Silas Marner and Eppie in order to not reveal what information too soon?
(a) That Silas Marner is a lucky chap to have his gold back.
(b) That Nancy cannot have children.
(c) That he wants Eppie to come live with him.
(d) That he is Eppie’s father.

4. What does Dunsey suggest in order for Godfrey to get the money needed to pay his father back?
(a) That Godfrey should sell his horse, Wildfire.
(b) That Godfrey should use his savings.
(c) That Godfrey should sell his house.
(d) That Godfrey should marry Nancy Lammeter and use her dowry.

5. Most of Silas Marner’s neighbors have what kind of tone with him when they visit him after his loss?
(a) They are condescending and not comforting.
(b) They are cheery and positive.
(c) They are angry and attacking.
(d) They are sad and sorrowful.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Godfrey waiting to speak with Dunsey when they enter the story in Chapter 3?

2. How old is Silas Marner in Chapter 19, as far as he can tell?

3. What is the one story genuinely considered by the town to explain the robbery of the gold?

4. Why does Godfrey owe 100 pounds to his father?

5. What is Eppie’s response to Godfrey’s offer to come live with Nancy and himself at the Red House?

(see the answer key)

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