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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who, is it thought, owned the tinder-box found near Silas Marner's cottage?
(a) A magistrate who recently left on business.
(b) Nancy Lammeter.
(c) Dunsey Cass.
(d) A peddler who visited the town recently.

2. How does Godfrey feel when his daughter doesn’t recognize him?
(a) Terrible regret for his choices.
(b) Rapturous joy at being free.
(c) Indifference.
(d) Conflicting regret and joy.

3. Who at the Rainbow does Silas accuse of robbing him?
(a) Jem Rodney.
(b) Mr. Snell, the landlord.
(c) Godfrey Cass.
(d) Mr. Dowlass.

4. Silas Marner sees a blurred vision of a pile of something yellow on his hearth. What does he think it is?
(a) Eppie’s golden hair.
(b) His stolen gold returned to him.
(c) A pile of straw.
(d) Yarn for his loom.

5. After Silas Marner and Eppie find Molly Farren’s body, what does Silas do?
(a) He leaves the body for others to deal with.
(b) He returns to his cottage to take Eppie away from the sight.
(c) He buries Molly’s remains.
(d) He takes Eppie to the Red House looking for a doctor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What song does Dolly Winthrop have Aaron sing for Silas Marner?

2. How old is Squire Cass when he is described in Chapter 9?

3. The loss of Wildfire causes Dunsey to turn to what source to get his brother’s money?

4. Who are Bryce and Keating?

5. What physical malady afflicted Silas Marner from time to time?

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