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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What positive effect does the loss of his treasure have on Silas Marner’s relationship with his neighbors?
(a) Rather than be repulsed and avoidant, they now pitied him.
(b) They wrote Silas Marner off as a broken man.
(c) He began to be viewed as a community leader.
(d) They came down harder than ever with their criticisms.

2. What does Dunsey suggest in order for Godfrey to get the money needed to pay his father back?
(a) That Godfrey should sell his horse, Wildfire.
(b) That Godfrey should use his savings.
(c) That Godfrey should sell his house.
(d) That Godfrey should marry Nancy Lammeter and use her dowry.

3. Why is Dunsey Cass’s absence after he kills Wildfire not a matter of concern or discussion?
(a) The matter was kept deadly secret.
(b) He returned just a few days later.
(c) Nobody knew who Dunsey even was.
(d) He had once argued with his father and left for six weeks before returning.

4. Who are Bryce and Keating?
(a) Two merchants.
(b) A pair of actors.
(c) Two men attending the hunt with Dunsey.
(d) Dunsey’s two best friends.

5. What sets Squire Cass apart from the other landowners in Raveloe?
(a) He has tenants.
(b) He ownes the town.
(c) He is a lord.
(d) He is the head of a newly wealthy family.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Dunsey mean by “I’m always lucky in my weather” (39)?

3. Who is with Molly Farren as she travels to the Red House?

4. Why had Silas Marner’s cottage door been unlocked when Dunsey had entered?

5. What does Silas Marner decide to do with the child he has found?

(see the answer key)

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