Silas
After moving to Raveloe, what creature is Silas compared to?
a spider
What was the village gathering place?
the Rainbow Inn
Who were Squire Cass's children?
Dunstan and Godfrey
Who stole Silas' gold?
Dunstan Cass
When Silas is standing in the doorway of the inn, what do the villagers think he is?
a ghost; an apparition
How did Silas know about herbal medicine?
His mother
What causes the villagers to argue after Marner agrees to report the robbery?
who is going to be appointed deputy by the constable
Who is Molly Farren?
Godfrey's wife
Why does Silas Marner revoke his accusation of Jem Rodney?
Jem had an alibi; Innocent until proven guilty
What is one of the conversations discussed by the villagers at the Inn in chapter 6?
1. Argument over a cow
2. Funny anecdote of a wedding
3. Belief in ghosts.
How was Silas framed for the theft in Lantern Yard?
pocketknife at scene of crime
What major difference does Silas Marner notice between Raveloe and Lantern Yard?
Raveloe lacks the religious structure and faith of Lantern Yard
Why is Godfrey drawn to Nancy and her family?
his need for a loving family and good influences
What biblical friendship were Silas and WIlliam compared to by the Lantern Yard church members?
David and Jonathan
What item of Godfrey's did Dunstan have with him after Wildfire died?
His gold whip
Why doesn’t Silas protest his innocence when he is framed for theft?
He believed that God would clear him
Why do the villagers begin to trust Silas Marner’s story about the robbery?
His emotional distress seems too real to be faked.
Why is Dunstan jealous of Godfrey?
Godfrey is the oldest son set to inherit his father's wealth and to have the most advantageous marriage
What leads Dunstan to discover the location of Silas Marner’s hidden gold?
A place on the floor with extra sand and finger impressions
What is one reason that Eliot includes chapter 6 in "Silas Marner"?
1. Shift in tone
2. Local Color
3. Class dynamics
Why did Silas begin to hoard his gold?
He needed a purpose and ritual in life, and it helped him mark the days from the nights.
Dialect, worldview (superstition), and social practices (class separation and gathering place).
What is one reason the villagers are distrustful of Silas and misunderstand him?
His solitary lifestyle and his use of herbal medicine
What were Silas's first reaction/thoughts when he discovered his gold was missing?
He didn't believe it, he thought he misplaced it.
What thought occurs to Dunstan Cass as he passes Silas Marner’s cottage?
Silas must have a large hoard of money and could be persuaded to lend it to Godfrey