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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long has Godfrey wooed Nancy Lammeter?
(a) 2 years.
(b) 10 years.
(c) 4 years.
(d) 6 months.

2. Who is appointed deputy-constable in the investigation of Silas' stolen gold?
(a) Mr. Snell, the landlord.
(b) Silas Marner.
(c) Godfrey Cass.
(d) Mr. Dowlas.

3. What was the name of Silas Marner’s fiancé in Lantern Yard?
(a) Molly.
(b) Nancy.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Elizabeth.

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

5. What physical malady afflicted Silas Marner from time to time?
(a) Arthritis.
(b) Seizures.
(c) Cancer.
(d) A bad cold.

6. Who is the greatest man in Raveloe?
(a) Squire Cass.
(b) William Dane.
(c) Godfrey Cass.
(d) Silas Marner.

7. What does Silas appear to look like when he arrives at the Rainbow after his gold is stolen?
(a) A zombie.
(b) An apparition.
(c) A skeleton.
(d) A woman.

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

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

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

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

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

13. Why is Silas Marner valuable to Raveloe?
(a) He is helpful.
(b) He is a religious leader.
(c) He is a wealthy aristocrat.
(d) He is a talented linen-weaver.

14. How old is Godfrey Cass when he is brought into the story?
(a) 26.
(b) 25.
(c) 15.
(d) 30.

15. What does Godfrey fear in confessing his marriage to Molly Farren to his father?
(a) Being sent to his room.
(b) Losing Nancy Lammeter.
(c) Needing to give back Wildfire.
(d) Losing his allowance.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How much gold was stolen from Silas Marner?

3. What does Dunsey think of as he passes Silas Marner’s cottage in Chapter 4?

4. How long is Dunsey in Silas Marner’s cottage looking for the gold?

5. Who at the Rainbow does Silas accuse of robbing him?

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