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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 is Silas’ long-term reaction to the loss of his treasure?
(a) His day-to-day life did not change, so he did not change.
(b) He became suicidal.
(c) He sunk deeper into despair and desolation.
(d) He began to improve slowly and steadily.

2. Who is the one neighbor who seems to have a genuine, though small, positive impact on Silas Marner?
(a) Mr. Snell.
(b) Mr. Macey.
(c) Dolly Winthrop.
(d) Nancy Lammeter.

3. How much gold was stolen from Silas Marner?
(a) 272 pounds.
(b) 272 pounds, 12 and 6 pence.
(c) Over 300 pounds.
(d) 172 pounds, 12 and 6 pence.

4. What does Dunsey suggest in order for Godfrey to get the money needed to pay his father back?
(a) That Godfrey should sell his horse, Wildfire.
(b) That Godfrey should sell his house.
(c) That Godfrey should use his savings.
(d) That Godfrey should marry Nancy Lammeter and use her dowry.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Godfrey owe 100 pounds to his father?

2. Godfrey has to be careful with his words with Silas Marner and Eppie in order to not reveal what information too soon?

3. When Squire Cass begins pushing Godfrey to propose to Nancy Lammeter, what is Godfrey’s response?

4. Why do Godfrey and Nancy step out during the dance?

5. Does Silas Marner attend the Christmas service to which Dolly invited him?

(see the answer key)

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