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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Dunsey suggest in order for Godfrey to get the money needed to pay his father back?
(a) That Godfrey should sell his horse, Wildfire.
(b) That Godfrey should marry Nancy Lammeter and use her dowry.
(c) That Godfrey should use his savings.
(d) That Godfrey should sell his house.

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

3. Who at the Rainbow does Silas accuse of robbing him?
(a) Godfrey Cass.
(b) Mr. Dowlass.
(c) Mr. Snell, the landlord.
(d) Jem Rodney.

4. Why does Dunsey knock on Silas Marner’s door loudly?
(a) He hears something coming behind him.
(b) He is afraid Silas Marner is not home.
(c) He thinks Silas Marner is hard of hearing.
(d) He wants to frighten Silas Marner with his sudden arrival.

5. William Dane frames Silas Marner for what crime in Lantern Yard?
(a) Blaspheming God.
(b) Arson.
(c) Stealing the church’s money.
(d) Murdering a parishioner.

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

7. Why does Silas Marner suspect Jem Rodney of stealing his gold?
(a) He saw Jem sneaking around his house.
(b) He has visited Silas Marner often.
(c) He is a known poacher and disreputable.
(d) He heard Jem planning to take the gold.

8. For what reason does Godfrey want to avoid going to the hunt to sell Wildfire himself?
(a) It was near the home of Molly Farren.
(b) He was bored of hunting.
(c) He was not very fond of hunting.
(d) He was too tired from a long day of work.

9. How does Bryce know that Dunsey wants to sell Wildfire?
(a) Bryce’s horse is injured and Dunsey offers to sell him his horse.
(b) Bryce asks Dunsey if the horse is for sale.
(c) Dunsey mentions a bid he had for the horse, implying his willingness to sell it.
(d) Dunsey asks him if he is interested in purchasing the horse.

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

11. What does Godfrey fear in confessing his marriage to Molly Farren to his father?
(a) Losing Nancy Lammeter.
(b) Being sent to his room.
(c) Losing his allowance.
(d) Needing to give back Wildfire.

12. What does Silas Marner decide to do after returning from the village and while waiting for his supper to cook?
(a) Change his wet clothes.
(b) Look at his gold.
(c) Lay down to rest.
(d) Set up his loom for the next day.

13. Who was William Dane?
(a) Silas Marner’s grandfather.
(b) Silas Marner’s best friend.
(c) Silas Marner’s brother.
(d) Silas Marner’s father.

14. What sets Squire Cass apart from the other landowners in Raveloe?
(a) He is a lord.
(b) He is the head of a newly wealthy family.
(c) He ownes the town.
(d) He has tenants.

15. What does Godfrey decide to do while waiting for Dunsey to sell Wildfire?
(a) Go to the Rainbow.
(b) Get some sleep.
(c) Visit Nancy Lammeter.
(d) Go to see a play.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Silas Marner’s fiancé in Lantern Yard?

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

3. Who is the greatest man in Raveloe?

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

5. What does Dunsey think of as he passes Silas Marner’s cottage in Chapter 4?

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