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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the landlord first have Silas Marner do after he arrives at the Rainbow?
(a) Get the constable.
(b) Take off his wet coat and sit by the fire.
(c) Tell his whole story with every detail.
(d) Declare who he thinks stole his gold.

2. Why is Silas Marner valuable to Raveloe?
(a) He is a wealthy aristocrat.
(b) He is a religious leader.
(c) He is a talented linen-weaver.
(d) He is helpful.

3. How long has Godfrey wooed Nancy Lammeter?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 4 years.
(d) 10 years.

4. 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.

5. How long before the story begins had Silas Marner arrived at Raveloe?
(a) He had lived there his entire life.
(b) 15 years.
(c) 16 years.
(d) 5 years.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What color does Eliot use to describe Squire Cass’s anger at hearing the story of Godfrey’s confession?

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

4. What was the name of Silas Marner’s fiancé in Lantern Yard?

5. Why did Silas Marner need to go to the town in the rain while roasting his dinner?

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