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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Most of Silas Marner’s neighbors have what kind of tone with him when they visit him after his loss?
(a) They are sad and sorrowful.
(b) They are angry and attacking.
(c) They are cheery and positive.
(d) They are condescending and not comforting.

2. What item is discovered near Silas’ cottage that is seen as a clue to the robbery?
(a) A knife.
(b) Dunsey’s shoe.
(c) Godfrey’s riding whip.
(d) A tinder-box.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Master Kench in Chapter 6?

2. Chapter 11 follows which two characters as they prepare for the New Year’s Eve party?

3. How long has Godfrey wooed Nancy Lammeter?

4. Why does Godfrey owe 100 pounds to his father?

5. How does Dunsey initially want to get Silas Marner’s money?

(see the answer key)

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