Silas Marner Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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Silas Marner Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Silas Marner came to Raveloe from which direction?
(a) The east.
(b) The north.
(c) The south.
(d) The west.

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

4. How long is Dunsey in Silas Marner’s cottage looking for the gold?
(a) 15 minutes.
(b) 2 minutes.
(c) 30 minutes.
(d) 5 minutes.

5. How is Dunsey Cass described?
(a) An amicable fellow with a kind face.
(b) A spiteful, jeering fellow.
(c) A wild young man who had great potential.
(d) A sober-minded, religious young man.

6. When Dunsey finds Silas Marner absent from his cottage, what does he decide to do?
(a) Steal the gold before he returns.
(b) Come back another day.
(c) Wait until he returns and then ask him to borrow the money he needs.
(d) Steal the gold and then burn down the house.

7. Who gave Silas Marner the pork he is roasting when his gold is stolen?
(a) Miss Nancy Lammeter.
(b) Miss Priscilla Lammeter.
(c) Squire Cass.
(d) Dolly Winthrop.

8. How old is Godfrey Cass when he is brought into the story?
(a) 25.
(b) 30.
(c) 26.
(d) 15.

9. What happened to Squire Cass’s wife?
(a) She lived happily by his side.
(b) She was gone traveling.
(c) She had left him.
(d) She had died a long time ago.

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

11. How much is Wildfire sold for?
(a) 120 pounds.
(b) 150 pounds.
(c) 50 pounds.
(d) 100 pounds.

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

13. Who is appointed deputy-constable in the investigation of Silas' stolen gold?
(a) Mr. Snell, the landlord.
(b) Mr. Dowlas.
(c) Godfrey Cass.
(d) Silas Marner.

14. How is it decided to try to sell Wildfire?
(a) In the newspaper.
(b) At the market.
(c) Try to find a buyer at the hunt the next day.
(d) Taking him directly to other wealthy families to see who is interested.

15. How long has Godfrey wooed Nancy Lammeter?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 10 years.
(d) 4 years.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Silas Marner do to calm himself after the first shock of losing his money?

4. Who is Squire Cass’s eldest son?

5. What form of judgment declared Silas Marner guilty of stealing at Lantern Yard?

(see the answer keys)

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