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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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 before he returns.
(c) Come back another day.
(d) Steal the gold and then burn down the house.

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

5. Who do Godfrey and Dunsey decide should sell Wildfire?
(a) Godfrey.
(b) Dunsey.
(c) William Dane.
(d) Squire Cass.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what reason does Godfrey want to avoid going to the hunt to sell Wildfire himself?

2. What does Dunsey think of as he passes Silas Marner’s cottage in Chapter 4?

3. William Dane frames Silas Marner for what crime in Lantern Yard?

4. How does Godfrey find out that Wildfire is dead?

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

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