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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Solomon in Chapter 11?
(a) The head butler at the Red House.
(b) An important guest of Squire Cass.
(c) Nancy Lammeter’s brother.
(d) The fiddler at the New Year’s Eve party.

2. Why do Godfrey and Nancy step out during the dance?
(a) Nancy’s dress had suffered a slight accident.
(b) They were “sweethearting”.
(c) They wanted some time to play cards.
(d) They needed to have a serious conversation.

3. What is Squire Cass’s initial reaction to the story of Wildfire and Godfrey’s inability to pay him the 100 pounds?
(a) He hits Godfrey.
(b) He leaves the room.
(c) He makes Godfrey pay him back.
(d) He stares in amazement.

4. Doctor Kimble, Silas Marner, Dolly Winthrop, and who else go back to investigate Molly Farren’s condition?
(a) Squire Cass.
(b) Godfrey Cass.
(c) Nancy Lammeter.
(d) Mr. Crackenthorp.

5. What form of discipline does Silas Marner try to use on Eppie when she wanders off without his knowing?
(a) He spanks her.
(b) He sends her to her room.
(c) He does not speak to her.
(d) He puts her in the coal-hole.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Dunsey Cass’s absence after he kills Wildfire not a matter of concern or discussion?

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

3. At the end of Chapter 14 Eppie is again referred to as an angel, this time leading Silas Marner away from what?

4. Why had Silas Marner’s cottage door been unlocked when Dunsey had entered?

5. Why was Squire Cass’s opinion never “disturbed by comparison” (84)?

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