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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-Conclusion.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of party does the Cass family throw on Christmas Day?
(a) A huge party with the whole town invited.
(b) A family party.
(c) They did not throw a party.
(d) A ball for all of the local nobleman.

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

3. At the end of Chapter 14 Eppie is again referred to as an angel, this time leading Silas Marner away from what?
(a) The best food in town.
(b) The city of destruction.
(c) The loss of his money.
(d) The dangers of depression.

4. How does Godfrey’s confession conversation with his father go over all?
(a) He lies to get what he wants.
(b) He manages to get through part but not all of his confession.
(c) He chickens out and does not say anything.
(d) He bears his heart and tells all.

5. What does it mean when it says "what does he do but go and stake him" (80) regarding Dunsey and Wildfire?
(a) He wagered the horse on a bet.
(b) The horse was cooked into steaks.
(c) He tried to jump a fence and the horse was skewered.
(d) He staked a claim for the horse.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to Squire Cass’s wife?

2. What color does Eliot use to describe Squire Cass’s anger at hearing the story of Godfrey’s confession?

3. How does Silas Marner refer to his gold in regards to Eppie once it has been re-discovered?

4. How much gold was stolen from Silas Marner?

5. When he sees the empty hole in his floor where his gold had been, what is Silas’ reaction?

(see the answer key)

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