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Silas Marner Chapter One
Silas Marner Chapter One
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1
What DIDN'T happen to Silas as a result of his guilty verdict?
He was forced to confess & relinquish the stolen money
His church membership was suspended
Sarah promptly divorced him and soon married William
He was forced to leave town
2
Which is NOT a trait of Silas' condition?
obscene fever
mysterious full-body rigidity
suspension of consciousness
hypertension
3
What profession does Silas have?
fisherman
farmer
shoemaker
linen-weaver
4
What kind of people did citizens of Revloe trust?
unintelligent, good n honest people
well-educated/intelligent
wanderers/foreigners
reputably skillful crafters
5
___ found a ___ belonging to Silas, which was used as primary evidence in the case.
William; pocket-watch
The minister; pocket-watch
The minister; fingerprint
William; pocket-knife
6
Describe the difference(s) between Silas and William, respectively
Old vs. Young
Unsure vs. Unshakenly Confident
Wicked vs. Kind
Defenseless vs. Triumphant
7
Describe Silas' change in faith
Full believer >> Slight distrust
Full believer >> Disdain for God
Disdain for God >> Slight distrust
Full believer >> Still a full believer
8
What was Silas accused of that ruined his life?
Stealing from Jem Rodney
Stealing from the church
Murdering the deacon in cold blood
Abusing Sarah
9
How did myths/stories about Silas progress over the years?
they became so popular that Silas became a local celebrity
counter-stories talking good of Silas were created and spread
they dissipated as people got bored
they were still spread, just not as often
10
What biblical duo does the author liken Silas and William to?
Caine and Abel
David and Jonathan
Peter and Solomon
Jesus and Judas
11
What did Jem Rodney, the mole-catcher, claim about his experience with Silas?
Silas had suffered a "fit" (stroke)
Silas had risen from the dead
nothing, he avoided Silas out of fear
Silas had called him names
12
In ye olde times, peasants were trusting of outsiders
True
False
13
What is the name of Silas' fiancee?
Eliza
Sarah
Abbigail
Magdalene
14
According to the author, what do people find it easiest to associate power with?
pain/mishap
benignity
hope
Satan
15
Who was ACTUALLY responsible for the stolen money?
Silas
William
Godfrey
Sarah
16
Silas is only free of persecution because of his value to the community (weaver) and the townspeople's fear of him
True
False
17
Which town was Silas originally from?
Georgenson
Lantern Yard
Bellingham
Raveloe
18
With which statement would the author likely agree the most?
It is easiest to blame the "unexplainable" on a higher power
Old religions & civilizations have passed down barbarism
Poor people should be looked at as a sort of distinct race for observation
It is a great feat to completely disgard faith after a life of believing
19
Describe Silas
fully blind, stupid, disheveled
Pale, partially blind, quiet in nature
quiet in nature, tan, short
partially blind, tall, distinguished
20
Describe the town of Raveloe
barren
impoverished
isolated
backward in belief
21
How did the town rule in Silas' case? Why?
Guilty by way of divine intervention
Guilty by way of jury
Guilty by lottery system and prayer
Not guilty (woo hoo!!)
22
What abilities is Silas rumored to have?
the ability to curse children and destroy crops
the ability to cure illness & speak to the devil
the ability to raise the dead
the ability to speak to God
23
Where did Silas' first recorded fit happen?
A church interview/prayer-meeting
At William's home
At a town meeting
Alone, in Silas' bedroom
24
Sarah wanted to divorce Silas after his first fit
False
True
25
What is the name of Silas' best friend?
David
William
Harrison
Jonathan
