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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Silas Marner when Dunsey stole his gold?
(a) At the Rainbow.
(b) At Nancy Lammeter’s house.
(c) In the next town over.
(d) 100 yards away coming back from the village.

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

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

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

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

6. Who is Master Kench in Chapter 6?
(a) The owner of the Rainbow.
(b) The mayor.
(c) The constable.
(d) A local estate owner.

7. 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 very well kept.
(c) That he would like to meet the crazy weaver.
(d) That the cottage looks ragged.

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

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

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

11. What physical malady afflicted Silas Marner from time to time?
(a) Seizures.
(b) Cancer.
(c) Arthritis.
(d) A bad cold.

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

13. Who attempts to mediate the conversation at the Rainbow?
(a) The landlord, Mr. Snell.
(b) Godfrey Cass.
(c) Mr. Macey.
(d) Bob, the butcher.

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

15. What does Silas Marner decide to do after returning from the village and while waiting for his supper to cook?
(a) Look at his gold.
(b) Set up his loom for the next day.
(c) Lay down to rest.
(d) Change his wet clothes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Silas appear to look like when he arrives at the Rainbow after his gold is stolen?

2. Who are Bryce and Keating?

3. What does Dunsey do after selling Wildfire?

4. Silas Marner came to Raveloe from which direction?

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

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