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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. What is Godfrey’s main thought as he travels to see Molly Farren’s body?
(a) If my wife is dead, I will never forgive myself.
(b) If she is dead, he will be free to marry Nancy.
(c) Perhaps it is not my wife. It must not be her.
(d) I’m sorry to miss such a wonderful party.

2. What is the one item that stands out as peculiar on Molly Farren’s body?
(a) Her glasses.
(b) Her wedding ring.
(c) Her phial of Opium.
(d) Her coat.

3. How much time passes between the end of Part 1 and the beginning of Part 2?
(a) 16 months.
(b) 15 years.
(c) 10 years.
(d) 16years.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What form of discipline does Silas Marner try to use on Eppie when she wanders off without his knowing?

2. What positive effect does the loss of his treasure have on Silas Marner’s relationship with his neighbors?

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

4. How long does the New Year’s Eve dance last?

5. What is both Godfrey and Squire Cass’s first guess about what happened to Wildfire?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the New Year’s Eve dance more important than the Christmas Day party at the Red House?

2. Does Nancy actually want to step out of the dance with Godfrey? Why or why not?

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 feel the need to confess everything at once to his father?

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

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

7. How does having Eppie affect Silas Marner’s attitude towards church?

8. How does Godfrey handle Silas Marner’s adoption of Eppie?

9. How does Silas Marner’s trial of using the coal-hole work?

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

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