Silas Marner — Questions and answers
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What happened to Silas Marner's engagement after the chapel money went missing in Lantern Yard?
Choices
- His engagement was postponed until the money was found.
- His engagement was moved to a different chapel in town.
- His engagement continued, but his friend William Dane left.
- His engagement was broken, and his name was ruined. ✓
Answer: His engagement was broken, and his name was ruined.
From page 1
What did Silas Marner love more than anything after he moved to Raveloe?
Choices
- He loved the clink and shine of gold coins. ✓
- He loved the company of his new neighbors.
- He loved exploring the old flooded quarries.
- He loved the quiet life of weaving cloth.
Answer: He loved the clink and shine of gold coins.
From page 2
What secret was Godfrey Cass keeping from everyone in Raveloe?
Choices
- Godfrey Cass was secretly planning to leave Raveloe forever.
- Godfrey Cass was secretly in love with Nancy Lammeter.
- Godfrey Cass was secretly married to a woman named Molly Farren. ✓
- Godfrey Cass was secretly borrowing money from the Squire.
Answer: Godfrey Cass was secretly married to a woman named Molly Farren.
From page 3
What did Dunstan Cass offer to do with Godfrey Cass's horse, Wildfire?
Choices
- Dunstan offered to take Wildfire to the hunt and sell him for a good price. ✓
- Dunstan offered to train Wildfire to be a faster hunting horse.
- Dunstan offered to ride Wildfire to visit Molly Farren.
- Dunstan offered to keep Wildfire hidden from the Squire.
Answer: Dunstan offered to take Wildfire to the hunt and sell him for a good price.
From page 4
What did Dunstan Cass take from Silas Marner's cottage?
Choices
- Dunstan took Silas Marner's loom and tools.
- Dunstan took some loose bricks from under the hearth.
- Dunstan took a parcel of cloth Silas Marner had woven.
- Dunstan took two heavy leather bags of gold coins. ✓
Answer: Dunstan took two heavy leather bags of gold coins.
From page 5
What happened to Dunstan Cass after he left Silas Marner's cottage?
Choices
- Dunstan fell into a deep, dark quarry and was never seen again. ✓
- Dunstan got lost in the dark and had to sleep in the fields.
- Dunstan returned to the Red House with the gold and Wildfire.
- Dunstan met someone on the road who stole the gold from him.
Answer: Dunstan fell into a deep, dark quarry and was never seen again.
From page 6
Who did Silas Marner find in the snow on New Year's Eve?
Choices
- Silas Marner found his lost gold coins buried under the snow.
- Silas Marner found Dunstan Cass asleep in the snow.
- Silas Marner found a young woman named Molly Farren, who was dying in the cold. ✓
- Silas Marner found Dolly Winthrop waiting for him in the snow.
Answer: Silas Marner found a young woman named Molly Farren, who was dying in the cold.
From page 7
What did Godfrey Cass feel when he saw Molly Farren dead in the snow?
Choices
- Godfrey Cass felt relief that his secret was gone with her. ✓
- Godfrey Cass felt great sadness and grief for Molly Farren.
- Godfrey Cass felt angry that Molly Farren had come to Raveloe.
- Godfrey Cass felt worried that Nancy Lammeter would find out.
Answer: Godfrey Cass felt relief that his secret was gone with her.
From page 8
What did Eppie say when Godfrey and Nancy Cass offered her a life at the Red House?
Choices
- Eppie said she would only go if Silas Marner came too.
- Eppie said she wanted to stay with Aaron Winthrop instead.
- Eppie said she would think about moving to the Red House.
- Eppie said she had only one father, and he was Silas Marner. ✓
Answer: Eppie said she had only one father, and he was Silas Marner.
From page 9
Who did Eppie marry in Silas Marner's garden?
Choices
- Eppie married a farmer from the village of Raveloe.
- Eppie married a young man from Lantern Yard.
- Eppie married Aaron Winthrop, Dolly Winthrop's son. ✓
- Eppie married Godfrey Cass, her true father.
Answer: Eppie married Aaron Winthrop, Dolly Winthrop's son.
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