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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 does Silas Marner do to calm himself after the first shock of losing his money?
(a) Begins working on his loom.
(b) Goes to the authorities.
(c) Begins planning how to take vengeance on the thief.
(d) Goes to sleep.

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

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

4. Why had Silas Marner’s cottage door been unlocked when Dunsey had entered?
(a) The string to lock it was being used to cook his supper.
(b) His neighbors were watching the house for him.
(c) He had forgotten.
(d) He was not worried about theft and left the door unlocked.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How old is Godfrey Cass when he is brought into the story?

4. Dunsey blackmails his brother with what information in Chapter 3?

5. Why does Dunsey knock on Silas Marner’s door loudly?

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