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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Dunsey mean by “I’m always lucky in my weather” (39)?
(a) He enjoys weather more than most people.
(b) His luck comes from the weather.
(c) He gets luck from all sorts of weather.
(d) He believes that the weather will cooperate for him.

3. Who attempts to mediate the conversation at the Rainbow?
(a) Bob, the butcher.
(b) The landlord, Mr. Snell.
(c) Godfrey Cass.
(d) Mr. Macey.

4. When Dunsey finds Silas Marner absent from his cottage, what does he decide to do?
(a) Wait until he returns and then ask him to borrow the money he needs.
(b) Steal the gold and then burn down the house.
(c) Steal the gold before he returns.
(d) Come back another day.

5. Who is Squire Cass’s eldest son?
(a) Dunstan Cass.
(b) Godfrey Cass.
(c) Silas Marner.
(d) Dunsey Cass.

Short Answer Questions

1. What item does Dunsey have with him while he walks back from the hunt towards Silas Marner’s cottage?

2. To what creature is Silas Marner compared in Chapter 2?

3. Where is Silas Marner when Dunsey stole his gold?

4. After Sarah left Silas, how long was it before she married William Dane?

5. What was Silas Marner’s reputation in Lantern Yard before he was betrayed?

(see the answer key)

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