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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) He began to be viewed as a community leader.
(b) They came down harder than ever with their criticisms.
(c) Rather than be repulsed and avoidant, they now pitied him.
(d) They wrote Silas Marner off as a broken man.

2. How does the evening’s conversation at the Rainbow begin?
(a) A speech by Godfrey welcoming all newcomers.
(b) With a party.
(c) The landlord holds a lively debate to open the evening’s conversation.
(d) Quietly and awkwardly.

3. How old is Squire Cass when he is described in Chapter 9?
(a) 50 years old.
(b) 75 years old.
(c) 80 years old.
(d) 60 years old.

4. Who is Godfrey Cass in love with?
(a) Molly Pitcher.
(b) Sarah of Lantern Yard.
(c) Molly Farren.
(d) Nancy Lammeter.

5. How old is Godfrey Cass when he is brought into the story?
(a) 30.
(b) 15.
(c) 26.
(d) 25.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gave Silas Marner the pork he is roasting when his gold is stolen?

2. Why is Silas Marner unaware of Eppie’s entrance into his cottage?

3. What curious habit has Silas Marner reluctantly taken up because it is “good for the fits” (171)?

4. What ethereal creature does Dolly Winthrop compare Eppie to?

5. Most of Silas Marner’s neighbors have what kind of tone with him when they visit him after his loss?

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