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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who at the Rainbow does Silas accuse of robbing him?
(a) Jem Rodney.
(b) Godfrey Cass.
(c) Mr. Snell, the landlord.
(d) Mr. Dowlass.

2. How is Dunsey Cass described?
(a) An amicable fellow with a kind face.
(b) A spiteful, jeering fellow.
(c) A wild young man who had great potential.
(d) A sober-minded, religious young man.

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

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

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

6. To what creature is Silas Marner compared in Chapter 2?
(a) An angry rat.
(b) A grumpy cow.
(c) A spindly spider.
(d) A spinning insect.

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

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

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

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

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

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

13. Which two people go with Silas Marner to the constable’s after his gold is stolen?
(a) Mr. Snell, the landlord, and Mr. Dowlas.
(b) Godfrey and Mr. Dowlas.
(c) Mr. Dowlas and Jem Rodney.
(d) Mr. Snell, the landlord, and Godfrey.

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

15. Who was William Dane?
(a) Silas Marner’s grandfather.
(b) Silas Marner’s father.
(c) Silas Marner’s best friend.
(d) Silas Marner’s brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What item did William Dane use to frame Silas Marner?

2. How much is Wildfire sold for?

3. After Sarah left Silas, how long was it before she married William Dane?

4. Who do Godfrey and Dunsey decide should sell Wildfire?

5. How does Bryce know that Dunsey wants to sell Wildfire?

(see the answer keys)

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