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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long before the story begins had Silas Marner arrived at Raveloe?
(a) He had lived there his entire life.
(b) 16 years.
(c) 15 years.
(d) 5 years.

2. What form of judgment declared Silas Marner guilty of stealing at Lantern Yard?
(a) Mediation.
(b) The king’s order.
(c) A court case.
(d) Drawing lots.

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

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

5. How much is Wildfire sold for?
(a) 50 pounds.
(b) 100 pounds.
(c) 150 pounds.
(d) 120 pounds.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dunsey do after selling Wildfire?

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

3. Who, is it thought, owned the tinder-box found near Silas Marner's cottage?

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

5. Who is appointed deputy-constable in the investigation of Silas' stolen gold?

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