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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. Doctor Kimble, Silas Marner, Dolly Winthrop, and who else go back to investigate Molly Farren’s condition?
(a) Godfrey Cass.
(b) Squire Cass.
(c) Nancy Lammeter.
(d) Mr. Crackenthorp.

2. What is Silas’ long-term reaction to the loss of his treasure?
(a) He became suicidal.
(b) He sunk deeper into despair and desolation.
(c) He began to improve slowly and steadily.
(d) His day-to-day life did not change, so he did not change.

3. When Godfrey follows Doctor Kimble and Silas Marner, what item of clothing does he forget he is wearing out into the snow?
(a) His best hat.
(b) His dress clothes.
(c) His slippers.
(d) His thin shoes.

4. What issue does Dolly Winthrop confront Silas Marner regarding?
(a) His failure to protect his gold.
(b) His past life in Lantern Yard.
(c) His ability to care for himself.
(d) His attitude towards attending church.

5. What is the weather like as Molly Farren traveled to Raveloe?
(a) It was warm and foggy.
(b) It was sunny with high winds.
(c) It was snowing heavily.
(d) It was raining.

Short Answer Questions

1. Does Silas Marner attend the Christmas service to which Dolly invited him?

2. At what time of day did Molly Farren leave to make the trip to the Red House?

3. What is Squire Cass’s initial reaction to the story of Wildfire and Godfrey’s inability to pay him the 100 pounds?

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

5. When Squire Cass begins pushing Godfrey to propose to Nancy Lammeter, what is Godfrey’s response?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. 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?

4. Why does Godfrey meet his father after breakfast?

5. When Silas Marner claims Eppie, what is the reaction of those at the party?

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

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

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

9. Why is it guessed that Godfrey and Nancy are “sweethearting” when they step out of the dance?

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

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