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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What other piece of information does Godfrey confess to Nancy along with the news of his brother’s death and actions?
(a) That Wildfire was his favorite horse.
(b) That Silas Marner wanted revenge.
(c) That Eppie is his daughter and her mother was his wife.
(d) That Dunsey had always taken advantage of him.

2. How does the matter of Silas’ gold being stolen affect the townspeople?
(a) They were afraid to talk, as it might upset the spirits that stole the gold.
(b) It gave them something to talk about.
(c) They did not talk about it.
(d) They were sorrowful for the weaver.

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

4. What is Nancy’s reaction to finding out that Dunsey robbed Silas Marner?
(a) Shame at being related to a someone who committed such a crime.
(b) Pity for Silas Marner.
(c) Anger at Dunsey’s behavior.
(d) Fear at reprisals against Dunsey’s family for the robbery.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Godfrey find out that Wildfire is dead?

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

4. Who is the one neighbor who seems to have a genuine, though small, positive impact on Silas Marner?

5. What sets Squire Cass apart from the other landowners in Raveloe?

(see the answer key)

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