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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. Who is with Molly Farren as she travels to the Red House?
2. Why was Squire Cass’s opinion never “disturbed by comparison” (84)?
3. Why does Nancy want her sister Priscilla to wear the same style dress as her?
4. Who is Dolly Winthrop’s son?
5. What is both Godfrey and Squire Cass’s first guess about what happened to Wildfire?
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 is the scene like as the women prepare themselves before the festivities of the great New Year’s Eve dance at the Red House?
3. When Silas Marner claims Eppie, what is the reaction of those at the party?
4. Why is it guessed that Godfrey and Nancy are “sweethearting” when they step out of the dance?
5. Does Nancy actually want to step out of the dance with Godfrey? Why or why not?
6. Why is the New Year’s Eve dance more important than the Christmas Day party at the Red House?
7. What profession is the Kimble family famous for, and why will that end soon?
8. How does Godfrey handle Silas Marner’s adoption of Eppie?
9. Why is Molly Farren on her way to the New Year’s Eve dance at the Red House? What are her motivations?
10. How does the conversation of the townsfolk differ from the feelings of Silas Marner regarding his stolen treasure?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Eliot uses very eloquent wording throughout the novel to describe scenery, conversations, and emotions. While these passages often do not drive the storyline forward, they are critical to the overall impact of the story. Select two examples where Eliot uses vivid language and explain how it helps the story.
Essay Topic 2
Dunsey Cass is cast as an antagonist in the story. How does his selfishness towards his brother impact Silas Marner?
Essay Topic 3
In Part 2 of the novel, we see Godfrey Cass happy with everything except his lack of children. How does Eliot use Godfrey’s this as a symbol of the consequences of his failure to do what was right?
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