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

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

3. Why do Godfrey and Nancy step out during the dance?
(a) Nancy’s dress had suffered a slight accident.
(b) They were “sweethearting”.
(c) They wanted some time to play cards.
(d) They needed to have a serious conversation.

4. What is the name of the Cass estate?
(a) Stoning Yard.
(b) Raveloe Manor.
(c) The Red House.
(d) The Rainbow.

5. What song does Dolly Winthrop have Aaron sing for Silas Marner?
(a) The First Noel.
(b) God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.
(c) God save the King.
(d) Silent Night.

Short Answer Questions

1. What event at parties made Uncle Kimble, the doctor, intense and bitter?

2. Who is with Molly Farren as she travels to the Red House?

3. What is Molly Farren going to do when she gets to the Red House?

4. Why was Squire Cass’s opinion never “disturbed by comparison” (84)?

5. Why does Dolly Winthrop have time to visit Silas Marner regularly?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Godfrey feel the need to confess everything at once to his father?

2. How does Silas attempt to keep track of Eppie while he works?

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

4. 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?

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

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

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

8. Is the religious life of Raveloe the same as that of Lantern Yard?

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

10. Why does Godfrey meet his father after breakfast?

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