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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. Though Dolly’s visit seems to go better than others, why is Silas happy when she leaves?

2. How does Silas restrain two-year-old Eppie from wandering far while he works?

3. Who is Solomon in Chapter 11?

4. Why does Godfrey owe 100 pounds to his father?

5. What does Godfrey Cass see by the doors that astonishes him?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the conversation of the townsfolk differ from the feelings of Silas Marner regarding his stolen treasure?

2. How does Silas attempt to keep track of Eppie while he works?

3. What happens to Molly Farren and her child on the way to the dance at the Red House?

4. Why is it guessed that Godfrey and Nancy are “sweethearting” when they step out of the dance?

5. What was Silas Marner doing when Eppie entered his cottage?

6. Who helps Silas Marner navigate parenthood? How was this helpful?

7. Why does Godfrey feel the need to confess everything at once to his father?

8. Why is the New Year’s Eve dance more important than the Christmas Day party at the Red House?

9. Dolly Winthrop seems to be the only visitor who comes with genuine care. Does her visit succeed in convincing Silas Marner to attend church on Christmas? Why or why not?

10. When Silas Marner claims Eppie, what is the reaction of those at the party?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the relationships between Godfrey and Nancy Lammeter and Godfrey and Molly Farren. How does each one affect Godfrey’s decision making?

Essay Topic 2

Dolly Winthrop is brought into the narrative as a softhearted, compassionate neighbor. What are two important ways that she helps Silas Marner?

Essay Topic 3

Summarize the response of Squire Cass when Godfrey confesses the situation about Dunsey, the horse Wildfire, and the lost money.

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