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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. Where do the upper class women of Raveloe prepare for the great New Years Eve dance at the Red House?

2. How does Eppie begin to reform Silas Marner’s attitude towards life?

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

4. Which party is the biggest event of the year for the Red House?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Who helps Silas Marner navigate parenthood? How was this helpful?

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

3. Why does Godfrey meet his father after breakfast?

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

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

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. What happens to Molly Farren and her child on the way to the dance at the Red House?

9. How is Silas Marner viewed as Part 2 of the story begins?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

When the novel begins, Silas is already an established person in Raveloe. How is he viewed by his neighbors and those who live in the town?

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