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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What form of judgment declared Silas Marner guilty of stealing at Lantern Yard?
(a) Mediation.
(b) The king’s order.
(c) Drawing lots.
(d) A court case.

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

9. Why does Dunsey knock on Silas Marner’s door loudly?
(a) He hears something coming behind him.
(b) He thinks Silas Marner is hard of hearing.
(c) He wants to frighten Silas Marner with his sudden arrival.
(d) He is afraid Silas Marner is not home.

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

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

12. Why had Silas Marner’s cottage door been unlocked when Dunsey had entered?
(a) He had forgotten.
(b) He was not worried about theft and left the door unlocked.
(c) His neighbors were watching the house for him.
(d) The string to lock it was being used to cook his supper.

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

14. Dunsey blackmails his brother with what information in Chapter 3?
(a) His desire to marry Nancy Lammeter.
(b) Violence against his brother.
(c) His marriage to Molly Farren.
(d) His debts.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Silas Marner’s reputation in Lantern Yard before he was betrayed?

2. Where does Silas Marner go to get help after his gold is stolen?

3. What happened to Squire Cass’s wife?

4. When Sally Oats is sick, how does Silas Marner heal her?

5. For what reason does Godfrey want to avoid going to the hunt to sell Wildfire himself?

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