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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 wild young man who was always getting into trouble.
(c) An imposter who traded information for money.
(d) A young man of excellent standing and devout faith.

2. Why is Godfrey waiting to speak with Dunsey when they enter the story in Chapter 3?
(a) He wants Dunsey to pay him back the money he borrowed.
(b) He wants to ride horses together.
(c) He wants to fight with Dunsey.
(d) They are starting a business venture.

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

4. What physical malady afflicted Silas Marner from time to time?
(a) Cancer.
(b) Seizures.
(c) Arthritis.
(d) A bad cold.

5. Who were the “pallid undersized men” (9) who looked odd next to the “brawny country-folk” (9)?
(a) Peddlers.
(b) Weavers.
(c) Farmers.
(d) Priests.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Silas Marner came to Raveloe from which direction?

3. What form of judgment declared Silas Marner guilty of stealing at Lantern Yard?

4. What item is discovered near Silas’ cottage that is seen as a clue to the robbery?

5. Who is Squire Cass’s eldest son?

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