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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 does Silas Marner decide to do with the child he has found?
(a) Take her to an orphanage in a nearby town.
(b) Keep her and raise her himself.
(c) Give her to Mrs. Kimble.
(d) Bring her to the parish.

2. Who is appointed deputy-constable in the investigation of Silas' stolen gold?
(a) Silas Marner.
(b) Mr. Snell, the landlord.
(c) Mr. Dowlas.
(d) Godfrey Cass.

3. Which two people go with Silas Marner to the constable’s after his gold is stolen?
(a) Mr. Dowlas and Jem Rodney.
(b) Godfrey and Mr. Dowlas.
(c) Mr. Snell, the landlord, and Godfrey.
(d) Mr. Snell, the landlord, and Mr. Dowlas.

4. Does Silas Marner want to punish the thief who stole his gold?
(a) No, he wants to find them and forgive them.
(b) No, he just wants his money back.
(c) Yes, he wants to see justice served.
(d) Yes, but getting his gold back is his main priority.

5. Does Silas Marner get the answers he seeks in Lantern Yard?
(a) No. He decides not to pursue the answers and to return to Raveloe.
(b) Yes. He talks with his old minister and finds peace of mind.
(c) Yes and no. He finds his old parishioners, but they still reject him as an unrepentant sinner and thief.
(d) No. It is changed beyond recognition and no one remains from his past.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How long is Dunsey in Silas Marner’s cottage looking for the gold?

3. What is Eppie’s idea of the perfect wedding dress?

4. Who comes to the door while Silas Marner and Eppie are talking about his recovered gold?

5. Who is Dolly Winthrop’s son?

(see the answer key)

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