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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The loss of Wildfire causes Dunsey to turn to what source to get his brother’s money?
(a) Borrowing money from Bryce.
(b) Borrowing money from Keating.
(c) Selling his own horse.
(d) Silas Marner’s gold.

2. What sets Squire Cass apart from the other landowners in Raveloe?
(a) He is the head of a newly wealthy family.
(b) He is a lord.
(c) He has tenants.
(d) He ownes the town.

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

4. Where does Silas Marner hide his gold?
(a) In the attic.
(b) Buried under a tree.
(c) Under his floor.
(d) In the coal box.

5. What was Silas Marner’s reputation in Lantern Yard before he was betrayed?
(a) An imposter who traded information for money.
(b) A young man of excellent standing and devout faith.
(c) A wild young man who was always getting into trouble.
(d) A quiet and peaceful hermit isolated from the community.

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

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

8. 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.

9. 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 marry Nancy Lammeter and use her dowry.
(c) That Godfrey should use his savings.
(d) That Godfrey should sell his house.

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

11. What item did William Dane use to frame Silas Marner?
(a) His gun.
(b) His coat.
(c) His loom.
(d) His knife.

12. What other option does Godfrey see besides confessing to his father?
(a) Bankruptcy.
(b) A life spent in fear.
(c) Enlisting as a soldier.
(d) Moving away.

13. Who is Squire Cass’s eldest son?
(a) Dunsey Cass.
(b) Dunstan Cass.
(c) Godfrey Cass.
(d) Silas Marner.

14. Who at the Rainbow does Silas accuse of robbing him?
(a) Jem Rodney.
(b) Mr. Dowlass.
(c) Mr. Snell, the landlord.
(d) Godfrey Cass.

15. How is Dunsey Cass described?
(a) A spiteful, jeering fellow.
(b) A wild young man who had great potential.
(c) An amicable fellow with a kind face.
(d) A sober-minded, religious young man.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are Bryce and Keating?

2. Why did Silas Marner need to go to the town in the rain while roasting his dinner?

3. What does Silas Marner do to calm himself after the first shock of losing his money?

4. After Sarah left Silas, how long was it before she married William Dane?

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

(see the answer keys)

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