illustration of Silas Marner walking toward a small town

Silas Marner

by George Eliot

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Silas Marner Overview Quiz

"Nothing is so good as it seems beforehand." Except for this Silas Marner Quiz. See if you know the ins and outs of George Eliot's realistic novel. Contains ten questions on the sophisticated tale of the Weaver of Raveloe, including questions about Marner's trade, his only love, and who stole his gold.

  1. Who is the most important person in the town of Ravaloe?

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  2. What is Marner’s trade?

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  3. How does Marner come to have the child, Eppie?

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  4. What substance is Molly addicted to?

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  5. Of what crime was Marner falsely accused?

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  6. Why is Marner considered strange by the other villagers?

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  7. Who is blackmailing Godfrey, threatening to reveal his secret?

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  8. Who or what is Marner’s only love?

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  9. What secret does Godfrey keep from his father?

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  10. Who robs Marner of his gold?

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