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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who, is it thought, owned the tinder-box found near Silas Marner's cottage?
(a) A magistrate who recently left on business.
(b) A peddler who visited the town recently.
(c) Dunsey Cass.
(d) Nancy Lammeter.

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

5. How long before the story begins had Silas Marner arrived at Raveloe?
(a) He had lived there his entire life.
(b) 5 years.
(c) 15 years.
(d) 16 years.

6. How much is Wildfire sold for?
(a) 150 pounds.
(b) 120 pounds.
(c) 100 pounds.
(d) 50 pounds.

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

8. What item does Dunsey have with him while he walks back from the hunt towards Silas Marner’s cottage?
(a) Godfrey’s stirrups.
(b) Squire Cass’s overcoat.
(c) Godfrey’s riding whip.
(d) Dunsey’s saddle.

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

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

11. How does the evening’s conversation at the Rainbow begin?
(a) The landlord holds a lively debate to open the evening’s conversation.
(b) With a party.
(c) A speech by Godfrey welcoming all newcomers.
(d) Quietly and awkwardly.

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

13. How long is Dunsey in Silas Marner’s cottage looking for the gold?
(a) 30 minutes.
(b) 5 minutes.
(c) 15 minutes.
(d) 2 minutes.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Dunsey initially want to get Silas Marner’s money?

2. How long has Godfrey wooed Nancy Lammeter?

3. Who is Godfrey Cass in love with?

4. Which pieces of money does Silas use to take care of his needs?

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

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