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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-Conclusion.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long before the story begins had Silas Marner arrived at Raveloe?
(a) 15 years.
(b) He had lived there his entire life.
(c) 16 years.
(d) 5 years.

2. When Silas tells the story of his finding Eppie to his neighbors, what part does he leave out?
(a) The part about finding Eppie by the hearth.
(b) The part about Molly Farren’s death.
(c) The seizure he had had by the open door.
(d) The part about going to get the doctor.

3. What issue does Dolly Winthrop confront Silas Marner regarding?
(a) His attitude towards attending church.
(b) His past life in Lantern Yard.
(c) His ability to care for himself.
(d) His failure to protect his gold.

4. What is Nancy’s main reason to not adopt a child?
(a) She didn’t want to go through the trouble.
(b) It was a dangerous business.
(c) It was too expensive.
(d) It would go against Providence.

5. Who are Bryce and Keating?
(a) Dunsey’s two best friends.
(b) Two men attending the hunt with Dunsey.
(c) A pair of actors.
(d) Two merchants.

Short Answer Questions

1. Does anyone connect that the disappearance of both Dunsey and Silas Marner’s gold occurred on the same day?

2. Who does Eppie want to marry?

3. Who is Squire Cass’s eldest son?

4. Who proves to be a great help to Silas Marner as he figures out how to parent Eppie?

5. When Mrs. Kimble asks Silas Marner to surrender the child to the women’s care, what is his response?

(see the answer key)

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