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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 does Nancy say her only trouble would be removed in Chapter 20?
(a) If Eppie would come to live with them at the Red House.
(b) If Godfrey would allow them to adopt a different child.
(c) If Godfrey would accept the situation and move on.
(d) If Godfrey would apologize for keeping such an important secret from her for so long.

2. What color does Eliot use to describe Squire Cass’s anger at hearing the story of Godfrey’s confession?
(a) Green with fear.
(b) Blue with rage.
(c) Purple with anger.
(d) Red with anger.

3. What two people are draining Godfrey of his money through bribes and hush money?
(a) Molly Farren and Squire Cass.
(b) Dunsey and Sarah of Lantern Yard.
(c) Dunsey and Molly Farren.
(d) Squire Cass and Dunsey.

4. How does Godfrey’s confession conversation with his father go over all?
(a) He bears his heart and tells all.
(b) He chickens out and does not say anything.
(c) He lies to get what he wants.
(d) He manages to get through part but not all of his confession.

5. 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 wanted to go for a stroll.
(d) He was delivering a finished piece from his loom.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Eppie continues to refuse to go with Godfrey and Nancy, how does Godfrey react?

2. Do Godfrey and Nancy plan to tell others about his relationship to Eppie?

3. When Sally Oats is sick, how does Silas Marner heal her?

4. Where do the townsfolk take Dunsey’s skeleton?

5. What does Dunsey mean by “I’m always lucky in my weather” (39)?

(see the answer key)

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