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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was William Dane?
(a) Silas Marner’s brother.
(b) Silas Marner’s best friend.
(c) Silas Marner’s grandfather.
(d) Silas Marner’s father.

2. 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.

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

4. What was cooking in Silas Marner’s cottage when Dunsey went in?
(a) Potatoes and vegetables.
(b) A small piece of pork.
(c) A string of sausages.
(d) A pork stew.

5. Which pieces of money does Silas use to take care of his needs?
(a) The crowns.
(b) The guineas.
(c) The shillings and sixpences.
(d) The half-crowns.

6. Why is Godfrey waiting to speak with Dunsey when they enter the story in Chapter 3?
(a) He wants to ride horses together.
(b) They are starting a business venture.
(c) He wants Dunsey to pay him back the money he borrowed.
(d) He wants to fight with Dunsey.

7. What does the landlord first have Silas Marner do after he arrives at the Rainbow?
(a) Declare who he thinks stole his gold.
(b) Take off his wet coat and sit by the fire.
(c) Get the constable.
(d) Tell his whole story with every detail.

8. Where does Silas Marner go to get help after his gold is stolen?
(a) Squire Cass’s house.
(b) The local church.
(c) The Rainbow.
(d) The town hall.

9. Silas Marner came to Raveloe from which direction?
(a) The south.
(b) The east.
(c) The west.
(d) The north.

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

11. For what reason does Godfrey want to avoid going to the hunt to sell Wildfire himself?
(a) He was bored of hunting.
(b) It was near the home of Molly Farren.
(c) He was too tired from a long day of work.
(d) He was not very fond of hunting.

12. What does Godfrey decide to do while waiting for Dunsey to sell Wildfire?
(a) Visit Nancy Lammeter.
(b) Get some sleep.
(c) Go to see a play.
(d) Go to the Rainbow.

13. How is it decided to try to sell Wildfire?
(a) Taking him directly to other wealthy families to see who is interested.
(b) In the newspaper.
(c) At the market.
(d) Try to find a buyer at the hunt the next day.

14. Who are Bryce and Keating?
(a) Two merchants.
(b) Two men attending the hunt with Dunsey.
(c) Dunsey’s two best friends.
(d) A pair of actors.

15. What does Dunsey mean by “I’m always lucky in my weather” (39)?
(a) He believes that the weather will cooperate for him.
(b) He gets luck from all sorts of weather.
(c) He enjoys weather more than most people.
(d) His luck comes from the weather.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the greatest man in Raveloe?

2. When he sees the empty hole in his floor where his gold had been, what is Silas’ reaction?

3. What does Silas Marner decide to do after returning from the village and while waiting for his supper to cook?

4. How long has Godfrey wooed Nancy Lammeter?

5. Why does Silas Marner suspect Jem Rodney of stealing his gold?

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