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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What item does Dunsey have with him while he walks back from the hunt towards Silas Marner’s cottage?
2. What does Silas Marner do to calm himself after the first shock of losing his money?
3. What is it like outside when Dunsey left the weaver’s cottage?
4. Does Silas Marner want to punish the thief who stole his gold?
5. What does Dunsey think of as he passes Silas Marner’s cottage in Chapter 4?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Eliot portray Silas Marner’s sudden arrival at the Rainbow?
2. How does the conversation of the townsfolk differ from the feelings of Silas Marner regarding his stolen treasure?
3. What was Silas Marner’s life in Raveloe like in the years following his arrival from Lantern Yard?
4. Explain Silas Marner’s reaction to his gold being lost.
5. Describe Dunsey’s thoughts about Silas Marner’s gold in relation to his need for money and his plans to already sell his brother’s horse.
6. The absence of Dunsey and the news of the death of Wildfire drives Godfrey to what decision?
7. What does the incident with the brown earthenware pot show about Silas’ condition?
8. How does the sale of Wildfire take place?
9. What is the narrative point of view of Silas Marner?
10. Why does Godfrey have such a hard time with the idea of confessing his situation to his father?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Pick three of the main themes that can be found in the story of Silas Marner.
Essay Topic 2
Godfrey Cass is a complicated character. Generally good in his motivations, he is plagued by past sins and current fears. Explain how these fears keep Godfrey from rising to the role of a hero within the narrative.
Essay Topic 3
When the novel begins, Silas is already an established person in Raveloe. How is he viewed by his neighbors and those who live in the town?
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