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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Godfrey waiting to speak with Dunsey when they enter the story in Chapter 3?
(a) He wants Dunsey to pay him back the money he borrowed.
(b) He wants to ride horses together.
(c) They are starting a business venture.
(d) He wants to fight with Dunsey.

2. Who were the “pallid undersized men” (9) who looked odd next to the “brawny country-folk” (9)?
(a) Peddlers.
(b) Weavers.
(c) Priests.
(d) Farmers.

3. What was the name of Silas Marner’s fiancé in Lantern Yard?
(a) Sarah.
(b) Elizabeth.
(c) Nancy.
(d) Molly.

4. How is it decided to try to sell Wildfire?
(a) Taking him directly to other wealthy families to see who is interested.
(b) In the newspaper.
(c) Try to find a buyer at the hunt the next day.
(d) At the market.

5. What does Dunsey suggest in order for Godfrey to get the money needed to pay his father back?
(a) That Godfrey should marry Nancy Lammeter and use her dowry.
(b) That Godfrey should sell his house.
(c) That Godfrey should sell his horse, Wildfire.
(d) That Godfrey should use his savings.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dunsey mean by “I’m always lucky in my weather” (39)?

2. Which two people go with Silas Marner to the constable’s after his gold is stolen?

3. How much is Wildfire sold for?

4. How does the evening’s conversation at the Rainbow begin?

5. What does it mean when it says "what does he do but go and stake him" (80) regarding Dunsey and Wildfire?

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