1. What happened to Dunsey during the hunt?
A. He had a riding accident that killed the horse.
B. He caught a thief.
C. He got lost in the woods.
D. He sold the horse.
Answer: He had a riding accident that killed the horse. (A)
Dunsey’s accident led to a series of events that affected many characters.
2. Why did Godfrey decide to tell his father about the money?
A. Because he wanted to inherit his father’s wealth.
B. Because he felt guilty about the stolen money.
C. Because Dunsey didn’t return home.
D. Because he was forced by his father.
Answer: Because Dunsey didn’t return home. (C)
Godfrey’s decision was triggered by his concern for his brother.
3. Who stood out among the villagers who visited Silas after the theft?
A. The Squire
B. Nancy Lammeter
C. Dolly Winthrop
D. Godfrey Cass
Answer: Dolly Winthrop (C)
Dolly’s gentle and sympathetic nature made her stand out.
4. What happened to Molly on her way to the Casses’ house?
A. She got lost in the woods.
B. She took a draft of opium and passed out.
C. She met Silas on the road.
D. She had a fight with Godfrey.
Answer: She took a draft of opium and passed out. (B)
Molly’s exhaustion led to a tragic event.
5. What was Silas’s reaction when he found the little girl at his hearth?
A. He was frightened and called for help.
B. He was angry and chased her out.
C. He was stunned and didn’t notice her at first.
D. He was expecting her.
Answer: He was stunned and didn’t notice her at first. (C)
Silas’s reaction showed his surprise and confusion.
6. Who helped Silas raise Eppie?
A. Godfrey Cass
B. Nancy Lammeter
C. Dolly Winthrop
D. The Squire
Answer: Dolly Winthrop (C)
Dolly’s kindness and support were crucial for Silas and Eppie.
7. Why is Silas Marner viewed as an outsider in Raveloe?
A. Because he is a wealthy man
B. Because of his special skills and his origin from elsewhere
C. Because he is a religious leader
D. Because he is a skilled weaver
Answer: Because of his special skills and his origin from elsewhere (B)
Silas is seen as an outsider due to his unusual skills and the fact that he came to Raveloe from another place.
8. What happens to Silas in Lantern Yard?
A. He inherits a large sum of money
B. He is falsely accused of theft and excommunicated
C. He meets his future wife
D. He becomes a respected member of the community
Answer: He is falsely accused of theft and excommunicated (B)
Silas was falsely accused of theft and excommunicated by his religious sect in Lantern Yard.
9. What was the outcome of Godfrey and Nancy’s marriage?
A. They had one daughter who died at birth.
B. They adopted Eppie.
C. They had several children.
D. They got divorced.
Answer: They had one daughter who died at birth. (A)
Godfrey and Nancy’s marriage was marked by tragedy and disappointment.
10. What is Silas’s one attempt at neighborliness?
A. He invites a neighbor to dinner
B. He lends money to a neighbor
C. He helps a neighbor build a house
D. He suggests an herbal remedy for a neighbor’s illness
Answer: He suggests an herbal remedy for a neighbor’s illness (D)
Silas’s one attempt at neighborliness is to suggest an herbal remedy for a neighbor’s illness, which backfires and leads to rumors that he is a witch doctor.
11. What was found at the bottom of the stone-pit behind Silas’s cottage?
A. Dunsey’s skeleton and Silas’s gold.
B. A hidden treasure.
C. A hidden door.
D. A mysterious letter.
Answer: Dunsey’s skeleton and Silas’s gold. (A)
The discovery had a significant impact on Godfrey’s thoughts and feelings.
12. What did Silas name his adopted daughter?
A. Molly
B. Dolly
C. Eppie
D. Nancy
Answer: Eppie (C)
Silas named Eppie after his mother and sister.
13. What is Silas’s primary motivation after being excommunicated?
A. To earn as much money as possible and hoard it
B. To rebuild his faith and find a new community
C. To seek revenge against his accusers
D. To find a new love interest
Answer: To earn as much money as possible and hoard it (A)
Silas becomes infatuated with the money he earns and hoards it, living off as little as possible.
14. What was the final outcome for Silas and Eppie?
A. Silas became a contented father and Eppie a pretty young woman.
B. They became wealthy and moved away.
C. Silas gave Eppie up for adoption.
D. They remained isolated from the villagers.
Answer: Silas became a contented father and Eppie a pretty young woman. (A)
Silas and Eppie found happiness together.
15. What is the relationship between Godfrey and Dunstan Cass?
A. They are strangers who meet in a tavern
B. They are brothers, with Dunstan being the older one
C. They are brothers, with Godfrey being the younger one
D. They are friends who share a love for horses
Answer: They are brothers, with Dunstan being the older one (B)
Godfrey and Dunstan are brothers, with Godfrey being the elder son and Dunstan being the younger, cruel, and greedy son.
16. What is the secret that Godfrey keeps from his father?
A. He has a pet horse
B. He has a talent for music
C. He has a large debt
D. He is secretly married to Molly Farren
Answer: He is secretly married to Molly Farren (D)
Godfrey has a secret marriage to Molly Farren, which he keeps from his father.
17. What is Dunstan’s motivation for blackmailing Godfrey?
A. To punish Godfrey for his weakness
B. To get money from Godfrey to pay off his own debts
C. To reveal Godfrey’s secret marriage to their father
D. To protect Godfrey from their father’s wrath
Answer: To get money from Godfrey to pay off his own debts (B)
Dunstan blackmails Godfrey to get money from him, which he uses to pay off his own debts.
18. What does Godfrey agree to give Dunstan to repay the loan?
A. His prize horse, Wildfire
B. 100 pounds of his own money
C. 100 pounds of the rent money paid to him by a tenant
D. His share of the family business
Answer: 100 pounds of the rent money paid to him by a tenant (C)
Godfrey gives Dunstan 100 pounds of the rent money paid to him by one of their father’s tenants.
19. What does Dunstan offer to sell to repay the loan?
A. A businesses partnership
B. A valuable necklace
C. Godfrey’s prize horse, Wildfire
D. A plot of land
Answer: Godfrey’s prize horse, Wildfire (C)
Dunstan offers to sell Godfrey’s prize horse, Wildfire, to repay the loan.
20. How long does Silas live in Raveloe before the story takes a turn?
A. 20 years
B. 5 years
C. 10 years
D. 15 years
Answer: 15 years (D)
Silas carries on in his solitary, miserly way for 15 years before the story takes a turn.
21. Who does Godfrey confess the truth to about his marriage and fathering of Eppie?
A. Silas
B. Nancy
C. Dolly
D. Aaron Winthrop
Answer: Nancy (B)
Godfrey finally tells Nancy the truth about his past.
22. What is Nancy’s reaction to Godfrey’s confession?
A. Disgust
B. Anger
C. Shock
D. Regret
Answer: Regret (D)
Nancy is not angry, but rather regretful about what could have been.
23. Why does Eppie decide to stay with Silas instead of going with Godfrey and Nancy?
A. She loves Silas more
B. She wants to stay in the cottage
C. She hates Nancy
D. She is afraid of Godfrey
Answer: She loves Silas more (A)
Eppie has formed a strong bond with Silas over the years.
24. What does Silas discover when he visits Lantern Yard?
A. He is still accused of theft
B. His old chapel is still standing
C. The town has changed beyond recognition
D. He finds his long-lost brother
Answer: The town has changed beyond recognition (C)
Lantern Yard has undergone significant changes since Silas left.
25. What has replaced Silas’s old chapel in Lantern Yard?
A. A new factory
B. A new hospital
C. A new school
D. A new park
Answer: A new factory (A)
The old chapel has been replaced with a new factory.
26. What has Godfrey done to help Eppie and Silas?
A. Built a new school for Eppie
B. Given them a large sum of money
C. Bought them a new farm
D. Expanded and refurbished Silas’s cottage
Answer: Expanded and refurbished Silas’s cottage (D)
Godfrey has invested in improving Silas’s cottage.
27. Who does Eppie get married to?
A. Nancy Lammeter
B. Godfrey Cass
C. Aaron Winthrop
D. Silas Marner
Answer: Aaron Winthrop (C)
Eppie finds happiness with Aaron Winthrop.
28. Where does Aaron come to live after marrying Eppie?
A. Silas’s cottage
B. Dolly’s house
C. Godfrey’s estate
D. Lantern Yard
Answer: Silas’s cottage (A)
Aaron moves in with Eppie and Silas.
29. What is Silas’s emotional state at the end of the story?
A. Content and at peace
B. Angry and bitter
C. Regretful and sorrowful
D. Confused and uncertain
Answer: Content and at peace (A)
Silas has found happiness and contentment with Eppie.
30. What has Silas regained through his life with Eppie?
A. His youth
B. His reputation
C. His sense of faith
D. His wealth
Answer: His sense of faith (C)
Silas’s relationship with Eppie has restored his faith.
31. Who is the father of Nancy and Priscilla?
A. Godfrey
B. Mr. Kimble
C. Mr. Lammeter
D. Silas
Answer: Mr. Lammeter (C)
Mr. Lammeter is portrayed as a proud and morally uncompromising man.
32. What is Silas Marner’s primary occupation?
A. Weaver
B. Wheelwright
C. Parish clerk
D. Squire
Answer: Weaver (A)
Silas Marner’s occupation is a significant part of his character and plays a role in his interactions with the community.
33. What is the occupation of Mr. Dowlas?
A. Village physician
B. Landlord of the Rainbow
C. Wheelwright
D. Town farrier
Answer: Town farrier (D)
Mr. Dowlas is a fiercely contrarian person, much taken with his own opinions.
34. What is the nature of Godfrey Cass’s personality?
A. Proud and priggish
B. Kindhearted and honest
C. Selfish and weak-willed
D. Cruel and lazy
Answer: Selfish and weak-willed (C)
Godfrey’s personality traits are crucial to understanding his motivations and actions throughout the story.
35. Who is the suspect in the theft of Silas’s gold due to his gypsylike appearance?
A. The peddler
B. Jem Rodney
C. Mr. Snell
D. Bryce
Answer: The peddler (A)
The peddler is an anonymous character who comes through Raveloe some time before the theft.
36. What is the relationship between Eppie and Silas Marner?
A. Biological father and daughter
B. Master and servant
C. Friends
D. Adopted father and daughter
Answer: Adopted father and daughter (D)
The relationship between Eppie and Silas is a central theme in the story and has significant implications for their characters.
37. Who does Silas accuse of stealing his gold?
A. Godfrey
B. Dunstan
C. Jem Rodney
D. The peddler
Answer: Jem Rodney (C)
Jem Rodney is a somewhat disreputable character and a poacher.
38. Who is the doctor in Raveloe?
A. Mr. Snell
B. Mr. Dowlas
C. Mr. Lammeter
D. Mr. Kimble
Answer: Mr. Kimble (D)
Mr. Kimble has no medical degree and inherited the position of village physician from his father.
39. What is the character of Dolly Winthrop?
A. Cruel and lazy
B. Selfish and weak-willed
C. Proud and priggish
D. Kind, patient, and devout
Answer: Kind, patient, and devout (D)
Dolly’s character traits are important for understanding her role in the story and her relationships with other characters.
40. Who is the landlord of the Rainbow?
A. Mr. Snell
B. Mr. Lammeter
C. Mr. Kimble
D. Mr. Dowlas
Answer: Mr. Snell (A)
Mr. Snell is a conciliatory person who tries to settle arguments.
41. What is the nature of Squire Cass’s personality?
A. Kind, patient, and devout
B. Cruel and lazy
C. Lazy, self-satisfied, and short-tempered
D. Proud and priggish
Answer: Lazy, self-satisfied, and short-tempered (C)
The Squire’s personality traits are important for understanding his role in the community and his relationships with other characters.
42. Who does Silas help with a concoction he makes out of foxglove?
A. Miss Gunns
B. Nancy Lammeter
C. Sally Oates
D. Priscilla Lammeter
Answer: Sally Oates (C)
Sally Oates is Silas’s neighbor and the wheelwright’s wife.
43. What is the fate of Molly Farren?
A. She becomes a prominent member of the community
B. She moves away from Raveloe
C. She is destroyed by her addictions to opium and alcohol
D. She becomes a successful businesswoman
Answer: She is destroyed by her addictions to opium and alcohol (C)
Molly’s fate is a significant aspect of her character and has implications for the story.
44. What is the nature of William Dane’s personality?
A. Cruel and lazy
B. Selfish and weak-willed
C. Kind, patient, and devout
D. Proud and priggish
Answer: Proud and priggish (D)
William’s personality traits are important for understanding his motivations and actions in the story.
45. Who is Godfrey’s friend and buys Wildfire from Dunsey?
A. Mr. Dowlas
B. Jem Rodney
C. Mr. Snell
D. Bryce
Answer: Bryce (D)
Bryce is a friend of both Godfrey and Dunsey.
46. Who are the sisters from a larger nearby town who attend the Squire’s New Year’s dance?
A. Miss Gunns
B. The Lammeter sisters
C. The Cass sisters
D. The Oates sisters
Answer: Miss Gunns (A)
The Misses Gunns are disdainful of Raveloe’s rustic ways, but are impressed by Nancy Lammeter’s beauty.
47. What is Nancy Lammeter’s personality like?
A. Proud and priggish
B. Pretty, caring, and stubborn
C. Cruel and lazy
D. Lazy and self-satisfied
Answer: Pretty, caring, and stubborn (B)
Nancy’s personality traits are important for understanding her relationships with other characters and her role in the story.
48. Who is Silas’s fiancée in Lantern Yard?
A. Sally Oates
B. Priscilla Lammeter
C. Nancy Lammeter
D. Sarah
Answer: Sarah (D)
Sarah is put off by Silas’s strange fit and ends up marrying William Dane.
49. What is the occupation of Mr. Macey?
A. Parish clerk
B. Wheelwright
C. Weaver
D. Squire
Answer: Parish clerk (A)
Mr. Macey’s occupation is important for understanding his role in the community.
50. Who does Eppie eventually marry?
A. Godfrey Cass
B. Aaron Winthrop
C. Dunstan Cass
D. Silas Marner
Answer: Aaron Winthrop (B)
Eppie’s marriage is a significant aspect of the story and has implications for her character and relationships with other characters.
