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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Does Silas Marner want to punish the thief who stole his gold?
(a) Yes, he wants to see justice served.
(b) Yes, but getting his gold back is his main priority.
(c) No, he just wants his money back.
(d) No, he wants to find them and forgive them.

2. What two people are draining Godfrey of his money through bribes and hush money?
(a) Molly Farren and Squire Cass.
(b) Dunsey and Molly Farren.
(c) Squire Cass and Dunsey.
(d) Dunsey and Sarah of Lantern Yard.

3. What item did William Dane use to frame Silas Marner?
(a) His coat.
(b) His knife.
(c) His loom.
(d) His gun.

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

5. What does Silas Marner decide to do after returning from the village and while waiting for his supper to cook?
(a) Look at his gold.
(b) Set up his loom for the next day.
(c) Change his wet clothes.
(d) Lay down to rest.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is it like outside when Dunsey left the weaver’s cottage?

2. To what creature is Silas Marner compared in Chapter 2?

3. When Dunsey finds Silas Marner absent from his cottage, what does he decide to do?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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