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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 appointed deputy-constable in the investigation of Silas' stolen gold?
(a) Mr. Dowlas.
(b) Mr. Snell, the landlord.
(c) Godfrey Cass.
(d) Silas Marner.

2. How long is Dunsey in Silas Marner’s cottage looking for the gold?
(a) 30 minutes.
(b) 2 minutes.
(c) 5 minutes.
(d) 15 minutes.

3. Why did Silas Marner need to go to the town in the rain while roasting his dinner?
(a) He needed a find twine to set up his loom the next morning.
(b) He needed a tool to repair his loom.
(c) He was delivering a finished piece from his loom.
(d) He wanted to go for a stroll.

4. William Dane frames Silas Marner for what crime in Lantern Yard?
(a) Blaspheming God.
(b) Murdering a parishioner.
(c) Stealing the church’s money.
(d) Arson.

5. When he sees the empty hole in his floor where his gold had been, what is Silas’ reaction?
(a) He laughs, losing his mind in a moment of extreme loss.
(b) He screams and runs out of the cottage.
(c) He faints in fear and horror.
(d) He panics, but does not at first believe that he has actually been robbed.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Godfrey follows Doctor Kimble and Silas Marner, what item of clothing does he forget he is wearing out into the snow?

2. What is the weather like as Molly Farren traveled to Raveloe?

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

4. What holiday came shortly after Dolly Winthrop’s visit?

5. Chapter 11 follows which two characters as they prepare for the New Year’s Eve party?

(see the answer key)

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