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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 is Godfrey’s main thought as he travels to see Molly Farren’s body?
(a) I’m sorry to miss such a wonderful party.
(b) If she is dead, he will be free to marry Nancy.
(c) Perhaps it is not my wife. It must not be her.
(d) If my wife is dead, I will never forgive myself.

2. What is Squire Cass’s initial reaction to the story of Wildfire and Godfrey’s inability to pay him the 100 pounds?
(a) He leaves the room.
(b) He stares in amazement.
(c) He hits Godfrey.
(d) He makes Godfrey pay him back.

3. What item did William Dane use to frame Silas Marner?
(a) His coat.
(b) His knife.
(c) His loom.
(d) His gun.

4. 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.

5. What was Silas Marner’s reputation in Lantern Yard before he was betrayed?
(a) A young man of excellent standing and devout faith.
(b) An imposter who traded information for money.
(c) A quiet and peaceful hermit isolated from the community.
(d) A wild young man who was always getting into trouble.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the one neighbor who seems to have a genuine, though small, positive impact on Silas Marner?

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

3. How old is Godfrey Cass when he is brought into the story?

4. Why is Dunsey Cass’s absence after he kills Wildfire not a matter of concern or discussion?

5. Why does Dunsey knock on Silas Marner’s door loudly?

(see the answer key)

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