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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. Why does Silas Marner suspect Jem Rodney of stealing his gold?
(a) He heard Jem planning to take the gold.
(b) He saw Jem sneaking around his house.
(c) He has visited Silas Marner often.
(d) He is a known poacher and disreputable.

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

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

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

5. What does Godfrey hope to gain by marrying Nancy Lammeter?
(a) A lifelong friendship.
(b) A large family.
(c) A dose of warmth and pleasantness into the cold nature of his life.
(d) A large dowry.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How long is Dunsey in Silas Marner’s cottage looking for the gold?

3. How long before the story begins had Silas Marner arrived at Raveloe?

4. The loss of Wildfire causes Dunsey to turn to what source to get his brother’s money?

5. How old is Godfrey Cass when he is brought into the story?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the conversation of the townsfolk differ from the feelings of Silas Marner regarding his stolen treasure?

2. 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.

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

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

5. Did Silas Marner suspect the possibility of being robbed? Why or why not?

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

7. What seems to be William Dane’s motivation in framing Silas Marner as a thief after nine years of friendship?

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

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

10. How does Eliot portray Silas Marner’s sudden arrival at the Rainbow?

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