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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 does Silas Marner do to calm himself after the first shock of losing his money?
(a) Begins planning how to take vengeance on the thief.
(b) Begins working on his loom.
(c) Goes to the authorities.
(d) Goes to sleep.

2. Does Silas Marner want to punish the thief who stole his gold?
(a) No, he just wants his money back.
(b) No, he wants to find them and forgive them.
(c) Yes, he wants to see justice served.
(d) Yes, but getting his gold back is his main priority.

3. Who were the “pallid undersized men” (9) who looked odd next to the “brawny country-folk” (9)?
(a) Priests.
(b) Farmers.
(c) Peddlers.
(d) Weavers.

4. What holiday came shortly after Dolly Winthrop’s visit?
(a) Easter.
(b) Christmas.
(c) Thanksgiving.
(d) New Years.

5. How do Silas Marner and Eppie pack for their trip to Lantern Yard?
(a) In a bag woven by Silas Marner.
(b) With one satchel a piece.
(c) In a small blue handkerchief.
(d) In a single suitcase.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Nancy say her only trouble would be removed in Chapter 20?

2. Who is appointed deputy-constable in the investigation of Silas' stolen gold?

3. What color does Eliot use to describe Squire Cass’s anger at hearing the story of Godfrey’s confession?

4. Why is Silas Marner valuable to Raveloe?

5. When Eppie rejects his offer to live at the Red House, what does Godfrey do?

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