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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Silas Marner’s reputation in Lantern Yard before he was betrayed?
(a) An imposter who traded information for money.
(b) A quiet and peaceful hermit isolated from the community.
(c) A young man of excellent standing and devout faith.
(d) A wild young man who was always getting into trouble.

2. How does the evening’s conversation at the Rainbow begin?
(a) With a party.
(b) A speech by Godfrey welcoming all newcomers.
(c) Quietly and awkwardly.
(d) The landlord holds a lively debate to open the evening’s conversation.

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

4. Who is Squire Cass’s eldest son?
(a) Silas Marner.
(b) Dunstan Cass.
(c) Godfrey Cass.
(d) Dunsey Cass.

5. How much gold was stolen from Silas Marner?
(a) Over 300 pounds.
(b) 272 pounds, 12 and 6 pence.
(c) 272 pounds.
(d) 172 pounds, 12 and 6 pence.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Silas appear to look like when he arrives at the Rainbow after his gold is stolen?

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

3. Silas Marner came to Raveloe from which direction?

4. Where does Silas Marner hide his gold?

5. What does Silas Marner decide to do after returning from the village and while waiting for his supper to cook?

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