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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 part of the sight of Molly Farren’s dead body stays vivid in Godfrey’s memory?
(a) Her worn and wrinkled hands.
(b) Her worn, lined face.
(c) Her long black hair.
(d) Her emaciated frame.

2. What topic from Silas Marner’s past do he and Dolly discuss at length?
(a) About his fiancé Sarah.
(b) About the drawing of lots to decide his guilt.
(c) About William Dane’s betrayal.
(d) About the chapel in Lantern Yard.

3. What is the one thing that the honorable Nancy has failed to give Godfrey?
(a) Children.
(b) Happiness.
(c) The blessing of a good wife.
(d) Contentment.

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

5. Where is Silas Marner when Dunsey stole his gold?
(a) In the next town over.
(b) At the Rainbow.
(c) At Nancy Lammeter’s house.
(d) 100 yards away coming back from the village.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are Bryce and Keating?

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

3. Who comes to the door while Silas Marner and Eppie are talking about his recovered gold?

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

5. Most of Silas Marner’s neighbors have what kind of tone with him when they visit him after his loss?

(see the answer key)

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