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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 best friend.
(b) Silas Marner’s grandfather.
(c) Silas Marner’s father.
(d) Silas Marner’s brother.

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

3. How does Dunsey initially want to get Silas Marner’s money?
(a) By killing Silas Marner.
(b) By stealing it.
(c) By scaring the weaver into lending it to him.
(d) By making friends with the weaver.

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

5. What does Dunsey think of as he passes Silas Marner’s cottage in Chapter 4?
(a) That it is rumored Silas Marner has a small fortune hidden somewhere.
(b) That the cottage looks ragged.
(c) That he would like to meet the crazy weaver.
(d) That the cottage looks very well kept.

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

7. Does Silas Marner want to punish the thief who stole his gold?
(a) No, he just wants his money back.
(b) Yes, he wants to see justice served.
(c) No, he wants to find them and forgive them.
(d) Yes, but getting his gold back is his main priority.

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

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

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

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

12. 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.

13. What is it like outside when Dunsey left the weaver’s cottage?
(a) It was early morning and dewy.
(b) It was raining and dark.
(c) The sun was setting and it was breezy.
(d) It was pitch black and warm.

14. Why does Silas Marner suspect Jem Rodney of stealing his gold?
(a) He heard Jem planning to take the gold.
(b) He saw Jem sneaking around his house.
(c) He has visited Silas Marner often.
(d) He is a known poacher and disreputable.

15. What item is discovered near Silas’ cottage that is seen as a clue to the robbery?
(a) Godfrey’s riding whip.
(b) A tinder-box.
(c) A knife.
(d) Dunsey’s shoe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to Squire Cass’s wife?

2. What physical malady afflicted Silas Marner from time to time?

3. How is Dunsey Cass described?

4. Who is Master Kench in Chapter 6?

5. Why does Dunsey knock on Silas Marner’s door loudly?

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