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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is appointed deputy-constable in the investigation of Silas' stolen gold?
(a) Silas Marner.
(b) Godfrey Cass.
(c) Mr. Snell, the landlord.
(d) Mr. Dowlas.

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

3. What does Silas Marner do to calm himself after the first shock of losing his money?
(a) Begins working on his loom.
(b) Begins planning how to take vengeance on the thief.
(c) Goes to sleep.
(d) Goes to the authorities.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Silas Marner valuable to Raveloe?

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

3. Why is Godfrey waiting to speak with Dunsey when they enter the story in Chapter 3?

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

5. What does Dunsey think of as he passes Silas Marner’s cottage in Chapter 4?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Dunsey get out of having to pay back Godfrey?

2. The absence of Dunsey and the news of the death of Wildfire drives Godfrey to what decision?

3. In what way is Silas Marner deemed guilty of theft by his fellows of Lantern Yard?

4. Why is Godfrey Cass waiting to see his brother, Dunsey in the first scene where we meet them in Chapter 3?

5. What is the narrative point of view of Silas Marner?

6. What was Silas Marner’s life in Raveloe like in the years following his arrival from Lantern Yard?

7. Silas Marner’s departure from his home and his travels to Raveloe is compared to the divinities of old in what way?

8. What does the incident with the brown earthenware pot show about Silas’ condition?

9. Describe Dunsey’s thoughts about Silas Marner’s gold in relation to his need for money and his plans to already sell his brother’s horse.

10. What does Eliot accomplish by taking an entire chapter to set the scene at the Rainbow before Silas Marner’s arrival?

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