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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. After Silas Marner and Eppie find Molly Farren’s body, what does Silas do?

2. What song does Dolly Winthrop have Aaron sing for Silas Marner?

3. What time of day does Godfrey choose to finally confess to his father?

4. Chapter 11 follows which two characters as they prepare for the New Year’s Eve party?

5. What is Silas’ long-term reaction to the loss of his treasure?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Squire Cass mean when he tells Godfrey to “turn over a new leaf”?

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

6. What does Eppie express a desire for as they leave the church? How does this reflect Eppie’s life with Silas Marner?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The nineteenth century was a time of deep religious beliefs clashing with modern enlightened views. Silas Marner is devoutly religious before being betrayed by his friend and then cast out of his church. How does this betrayal from those he trusted set the tone for the entire novel?

Essay Topic 2

Godfrey Cass is a complicated character. Generally good in his motivations, he is plagued by past sins and current fears. Explain how these fears keep Godfrey from rising to the role of a hero within the narrative.

Essay Topic 3

Dolly Winthrop is brought into the narrative as a softhearted, compassionate neighbor. What are two important ways that she helps Silas Marner?

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