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

2. What is it like outside when Dunsey left the weaver’s cottage?
(a) It was raining and dark.
(b) It was pitch black and warm.
(c) The sun was setting and it was breezy.
(d) It was early morning and dewy.

3. What does the landlord first have Silas Marner do after he arrives at the Rainbow?
(a) Declare who he thinks stole his gold.
(b) Take off his wet coat and sit by the fire.
(c) Tell his whole story with every detail.
(d) Get the constable.

4. William Dane frames Silas Marner for what crime in Lantern Yard?
(a) Murdering a parishioner.
(b) Arson.
(c) Blaspheming God.
(d) Stealing the church’s money.

5. The loss of Wildfire causes Dunsey to turn to what source to get his brother’s money?
(a) Borrowing money from Bryce.
(b) Selling his own horse.
(c) Silas Marner’s gold.
(d) Borrowing money from Keating.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why had Silas Marner’s cottage door been unlocked when Dunsey had entered?

2. When Sally Oats is sick, how does Silas Marner heal her?

3. Who gave Silas Marner the pork he is roasting when his gold is stolen?

4. What physical malady afflicted Silas Marner from time to time?

5. Why does Silas Marner suspect Jem Rodney of stealing his gold?

(see the answer key)

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