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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 Silas’ long-term reaction to the loss of his treasure?
(a) He sunk deeper into despair and desolation.
(b) He began to improve slowly and steadily.
(c) He became suicidal.
(d) His day-to-day life did not change, so he did not change.

2. Where do the upper class women of Raveloe prepare for the great New Years Eve dance at the Red House?
(a) No preparations were necessary.
(b) They sent their cosmetics and clothing ahead and prepared for the party right at the house.
(c) They prepared at home and arrived ready for the evening.
(d) They dressed up beforehand, and applied makeup after their arrival.

3. Who gave Silas Marner the pork he is roasting when his gold is stolen?
(a) Miss Priscilla Lammeter.
(b) Squire Cass.
(c) Miss Nancy Lammeter.
(d) Dolly Winthrop.

4. Though Dolly’s visit seems to go better than others, why is Silas happy when she leaves?
(a) Silas Marer is sick of getting advice from others.
(b) He does not like her personality.
(c) He can weave and moan in his pain once again.
(d) She is saying all of the wrong things to comfort him.

5. Chapter 11 follows which two characters as they prepare for the New Year’s Eve party?
(a) Dolly and Aaron Winthrop.
(b) Godfrey and Squire Cass.
(c) Silas Marner and Mr. Snell.
(d) Nancy and Priscilla Lammeter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is both Godfrey and Squire Cass’s first guess about what happened to Wildfire?

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

3. Why does Dolly Winthrop have time to visit Silas Marner regularly?

4. Who, is it thought, owned the tinder-box found near Silas Marner's cottage?

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

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