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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. Dowlas and Jem Rodney.
(b) Mr. Snell, the landlord, and Godfrey.
(c) Godfrey and Mr. Dowlas.
(d) Mr. Snell, the landlord, and Mr. Dowlas.

2. What was the name of Silas Marner’s fiancé in Lantern Yard?
(a) Elizabeth.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Nancy.
(d) Molly.

3. Who was William Dane?
(a) Silas Marner’s grandfather.
(b) Silas Marner’s father.
(c) Silas Marner’s best friend.
(d) Silas Marner’s brother.

4. Why does Silas Marner suspect Jem Rodney of stealing his gold?
(a) He has visited Silas Marner often.
(b) He is a known poacher and disreputable.
(c) He saw Jem sneaking around his house.
(d) He heard Jem planning to take the gold.

5. When he sees the empty hole in his floor where his gold had been, what is Silas’ reaction?
(a) He panics, but does not at first believe that he has actually been robbed.
(b) He screams and runs out of the cottage.
(c) He laughs, losing his mind in a moment of extreme loss.
(d) He faints in fear and horror.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sets Squire Cass apart from the other landowners in Raveloe?

2. What does Silas appear to look like when he arrives at the Rainbow after his gold is stolen?

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

4. How is Dunsey Cass described?

5. What does Godfrey decide to do while waiting for Dunsey to sell Wildfire?

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