Silas Marner Flashcards

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1
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William Dane was an enemy of Silas who betrayed him. True or False?

A

False

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2
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What was the name of Godfrey’s wife whom he secretly married?

A

Molly Farren

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3
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Who is Squire Cass?

A

The father of Godfrey and Dunstan Cass and the holder of the highest position in Raveloe society

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4
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Name some of Godfrey’s personality traits.

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He’s good natured and means well, but he’s dependent on other people and cowardly.

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5
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Who does Godfrey really want to marry?

A

Nancy Lammeter

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Who is Nancy Lammeter?

A

The woman Godfrey wants to marry; the village beauty and delicate, but also hard working.

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Who is Dunstan Cass? Name some of his personality traits.

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He is the brother of Godfrey and son of Squire. He is selfish, careless, and dishonest

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8
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Who did Silas name Eppie after?

A

After his mother and sister

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9
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Why didn’t Silas notice the baby toddle into his cottage?

A

He was having one of his fits

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10
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Godfrey hopes to marry Nancy Lammeter. True or False?

A

True

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11
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Silas decided to start going back to church after Eppie started living with him. True or False?

A

True

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12
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What happened after Dunstan kills Godfrey’s horse, Wildfire?

A

He starts walking home and notices that Silas’ light is on and steals Silas’ gold.

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13
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Because the townspeople found a tinder box, who do they believe stole Silas’ gold?

A

A traveling gypsy salesman

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14
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Is Godfrey surprised that Dunstan killed Wildfire?

A

No

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15
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Who is Pricilla Lammeter? Describe her.

A

She is the sister of Nancy Lammeter who is plain looking, but doesn’t mind. She has a good sense of humor and a generous spirit.

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16
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Who are Eppie’s biological parents?

A

Godfrey Cass and Molly Farren

17
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What is Molly addicted to?

A

Opium

18
Q

What does Silas think the baby is at first?

A

His gold that was stolen

19
Q

Who does Silas accuse of stealing his gold?

A

Jem Rodney

20
Q

What happened to Silas in Lantern Yard that forced him to move to Raveloe?

A

He is falsely accused by his best friend of stealing the money of a sick deacon and then his fiancé calls off their wedding and marries the best friend that accused him of stealing.

21
Q

How did Dolly Winthrop help Silas?

A

She comforts him when his money was stolen and helps him raise Eppie and guides him in becoming a part of village life.

22
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Who does Eppie end up marrying in the end of the book?

A

Aaron Wihthrop, Dolly’s son.

23
Q

Does Godfrey ever come clean to Nancy about Molly and Eppie? If he did, how did Nancy react?

A

Yes; She wasn’t angry, she just wished he would of told her sooner

24
Q

What do Godfrey and Nancy plan on doing about Eppie?

A

They decide they will go to Silas’ home and try to get Eppie back from him.

25
Q

Godfrey comes clean with his father about everything- Molly, Eppie, and the money. True or False?

A

False

26
Q

Who were Nancy and Priscilla’s aunt and uncle?

A

Mr. and Mrs. Osgood

27
Q

Who is Mr. Kimble?

A

The country doctor

28
Q

Who is Mr. Snell?

A

The landlord of the Rainbow Inn

29
Q

Who is the village butcher?

A

Bob Lundy

30
Q

Who is the village veterinarian?

A

Mr. Dowlas

31
Q

Who is Mr. Tookey?

A

Assistant tailor

32
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Who is the town tailor?

A

Mr. Macey

33
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Who is Solomon Macey?

A

The brother of Mr. Macey

34
Q

Who was the girl that Silas cured?

A

Sally Oates

35
Q

Who were Dunstan’s fellow hunters?

A

Bryce and Keating

36
Q

Who was the constable?

A

Master Kench

37
Q

Who was Justice Malam

A

The village magistrate