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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 does Eppie want to marry?
(a) Dolly Winthrop’s son, Joseph.
(b) Dolly Winthrop’s son, Aaron.
(c) Nancy Lammeter’s son, Charles.
(d) Nancy Lammeter’s son, Sebastian.

2. What is Molly Farren going to do when she gets to the Red House?
(a) Reveal herself to as Godfrey’s wife to her father-in-law, Squire Cass.
(b) Spend some much needed time with her husband.
(c) Join in the New Year’s Eve dance.
(d) Violently attack Godfrey for his lack of attentions to her.

3. Who proves to be a great help to Silas Marner as he figures out how to parent Eppie?
(a) Godfrey Cass.
(b) Dolly Winthrop.
(c) Squire Cass.
(d) Nancy Lammeter.

4. How does Godfrey feel when his daughter doesn’t recognize him?
(a) Rapturous joy at being free.
(b) Terrible regret for his choices.
(c) Conflicting regret and joy.
(d) Indifference.

5. Who is the one neighbor who seems to have a genuine, though small, positive impact on Silas Marner?
(a) Mr. Macey.
(b) Dolly Winthrop.
(c) Mr. Snell.
(d) Nancy Lammeter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Solomon in Chapter 11?

2. Does anyone connect that the disappearance of both Dunsey and Silas Marner’s gold occurred on the same day?

3. After Silas Marner and Eppie find Molly Farren’s body, what does Silas do?

4. What kind of party does the Cass family throw on Christmas Day?

5. Why is Silas Marner unaware of Eppie’s entrance into his cottage?

Short Essay Questions

1. Dolly Winthrop seems to be the only visitor who comes with genuine care. Does her visit succeed in convincing Silas Marner to attend church on Christmas? Why or why not?

2. What profession is the Kimble family famous for, and why will that end soon?

3. Why is the connection between Eppie’s hair and Marner’s lost gold significant?

4. What does Eppie express a desire for as they leave the church? How does this reflect Eppie’s life with Silas Marner?

5. Why does Godfrey meet his father after breakfast?

6. How do the visits of his neighbors fail to help Silas Marner?

7. How is Silas Marner viewed as Part 2 of the story begins?

8. What was Silas Marner doing when Eppie entered his cottage?

9. Who helps Silas Marner navigate parenthood? How was this helpful?

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

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