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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) Goes to sleep.
(b) Goes to the authorities.
(c) Begins working on his loom.
(d) Begins planning how to take vengeance on the thief.

2. What does Dunsey think of as he passes Silas Marner’s cottage in Chapter 4?
(a) That it is rumored Silas Marner has a small fortune hidden somewhere.
(b) That he would like to meet the crazy weaver.
(c) That the cottage looks ragged.
(d) That the cottage looks very well kept.

3. 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.

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

5. What does Godfrey hope to gain by marrying Nancy Lammeter?
(a) A lifelong friendship.
(b) A large dowry.
(c) A large family.
(d) A dose of warmth and pleasantness into the cold nature of his life.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Dunsey initially want to get Silas Marner’s money?

2. Does Silas Marner want to punish the thief who stole his gold?

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

4. What does Godfrey decide to do while waiting for Dunsey to sell Wildfire?

5. How much gold was stolen from Silas Marner?

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