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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what reason does Godfrey want to avoid going to the hunt to sell Wildfire himself?
(a) He was too tired from a long day of work.
(b) He was not very fond of hunting.
(c) It was near the home of Molly Farren.
(d) He was bored of hunting.

2. Who is Godfrey Cass in love with?
(a) Nancy Lammeter.
(b) Molly Pitcher.
(c) Molly Farren.
(d) Sarah of Lantern Yard.

3. How does Bryce know that Dunsey wants to sell Wildfire?
(a) Bryce asks Dunsey if the horse is for sale.
(b) Dunsey asks him if he is interested in purchasing the horse.
(c) Dunsey mentions a bid he had for the horse, implying his willingness to sell it.
(d) Bryce’s horse is injured and Dunsey offers to sell him his horse.

4. What does it mean when it says "what does he do but go and stake him" (80) regarding Dunsey and Wildfire?
(a) He staked a claim for the horse.
(b) He wagered the horse on a bet.
(c) He tried to jump a fence and the horse was skewered.
(d) The horse was cooked into steaks.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

13. What does Dunsey suggest in order for Godfrey to get the money needed to pay his father back?
(a) That Godfrey should sell his house.
(b) That Godfrey should sell his horse, Wildfire.
(c) That Godfrey should marry Nancy Lammeter and use her dowry.
(d) That Godfrey should use his savings.

14. After Sarah left Silas, how long was it before she married William Dane?
(a) A year.
(b) Six months.
(c) One month.
(d) Two months.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How is it decided to try to sell Wildfire?

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

3. Does Silas Marner want to punish the thief who stole his gold?

4. How does Godfrey find out that Wildfire is dead?

5. How is Dunsey Cass described?

(see the answer keys)

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