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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Silas Marner came to Raveloe from which direction?

2. Who is appointed deputy-constable in the investigation of Silas' stolen gold?

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

4. To what creature is Silas Marner compared in Chapter 2?

5. What was Silas Marner’s reputation in Lantern Yard before he was betrayed?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Godfrey Cass waiting to see his brother, Dunsey in the first scene where we meet them in Chapter 3?

3. What is the narrative point of view of Silas Marner?

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

5. 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.

6. What was Silas Marner’s life in Raveloe like in the years following his arrival from Lantern Yard?

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

8. How is Raveloe different from Lantern Yard?

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

10. In what ways does Godfrey overthink his guilt and planned confessions throughout the story?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain how the role of random chance (Providence, coincidence. Etc.) have in Silas Marner. What are some examples of unlikely events or actions helping to form the story?

Essay Topic 2

Silas Marner raised Eppie as his own, while Godfrey Cass cared for her from afar but never claimed her as his own kin. Compare the rights of Silas Marner and Godfrey Cass to claim Eppie as their own daughter.

Essay Topic 3

Pick three of the main themes that can be found in the story of Silas Marner.

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