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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Godfrey hope to gain by marrying Nancy Lammeter?
(a) A lifelong friendship.
(b) A large family.
(c) A dose of warmth and pleasantness into the cold nature of his life.
(d) A large dowry.

2. What does Silas appear to look like when he arrives at the Rainbow after his gold is stolen?
(a) A zombie.
(b) An apparition.
(c) A woman.
(d) A skeleton.

3. What does Silas Marner do to calm himself after the first shock of losing his money?
(a) Begins planning how to take vengeance on the thief.
(b) Goes to the authorities.
(c) Begins working on his loom.
(d) Goes to sleep.

4. Why is Silas Marner valuable to Raveloe?
(a) He is a wealthy aristocrat.
(b) He is a religious leader.
(c) He is a talented linen-weaver.
(d) He is helpful.

5. Who is appointed deputy-constable in the investigation of Silas' stolen gold?
(a) Mr. Dowlas.
(b) Godfrey Cass.
(c) Silas Marner.
(d) Mr. Snell, the landlord.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the one story genuinely considered by the town to explain the robbery of the gold?

2. Which pieces of money does Silas use to take care of his needs?

3. What item is discovered near Silas’ cottage that is seen as a clue to the robbery?

4. What color does Eliot use to describe Squire Cass’s anger at hearing the story of Godfrey’s confession?

5. Who at the Rainbow does Silas accuse of robbing him?

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