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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 does Godfrey hope to gain by marrying Nancy Lammeter?
(a) A large family.
(b) A large dowry.
(c) A lifelong friendship.
(d) A dose of warmth and pleasantness into the cold nature of his life.

2. What does Dunsey think of as he passes Silas Marner’s cottage in Chapter 4?
(a) That the cottage looks ragged.
(b) That it is rumored Silas Marner has a small fortune hidden somewhere.
(c) That he would like to meet the crazy weaver.
(d) That the cottage looks very well kept.

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

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

5. How is it decided to try to sell Wildfire?
(a) In the newspaper.
(b) At the market.
(c) Try to find a buyer at the hunt the next day.
(d) Taking him directly to other wealthy families to see who is interested.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dunsey suggest in order for Godfrey to get the money needed to pay his father back?

2. Why does Silas Marner suspect Jem Rodney of stealing his gold?

3. Who, is it thought, owned the tinder-box found near Silas Marner's cottage?

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

5. Who attempts to mediate the conversation at the Rainbow?

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