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Silas Marner
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Weaver around whom the story revolves. He is pale and has protuberant brown eyes. He is a simple and humble man, single-minded in working for a purpose - first his religion in Lantern Yard, then for his gold, and finally for his adopted daughter Eppie.
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William Dane
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"Friend" who betrayed the young Silas in Lantern Yard.
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Molly Farren
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Drug-addicted, secret wife of Godfrey Cass, with whom she had the daughter later adopted by Silas.
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Eppie
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Daughter of Godfrey Cass and Molly Farren. She was adopted and so named by Silas Marner.
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Squire Cass
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Holder of the highest position in Raveloe society. A solid, gruff man of "extravagant habits and bad husbandry," generally lax in family matters.
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Godfrey Cass
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Eldest son of the Squire. "A fine, open-faced, good-natured young man," but weak-willed, irresolute, and lacking in moral stamina.
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Dunstan Cass
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Second on of the Squire. "A spiteful, jeering fellow," thickset, heavy looking, selfish, and dishonest.
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Mr. Lammeter
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A tall, erect, dignified gentleman. Father of Nancy and Priscilla.
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Nancy Lammeter
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The village beauty, delicate and dainty, but efficient and hardworking. Although a bit prim and proper, she also is generous and loving to her family and her husband Godfrey.
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Priscilla Lammeter
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Talkative elder sister of Nancy. Plain but cheerful, with good humor and a generous spirit.
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Mr. Crackenthorp
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The rector, who was "a merry-eyed, small-feature, gray-haired man."
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Mrs. Crackenthorp
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The rector's wife, "a small, blinking woman, who fidgeted incessantly."
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Mr. Osgood
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Head of the village's oldest landowning family, and brother-in-law to Mr. Lammeter.
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Mrs. Osgood
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A lady of some formality in company, but devoted to her Lammeter nieces and quietly proud of her orderly husband.
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Mr. Kimble
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The apothecary and country doctor. A thin and agile man, "vivacious, clever, almost as devoted to his profession as to his game of cards."
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Mrs. Kimble
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A stout, double-chinned woman, good-natured and proud of her husband's quick wit. Sister of Squire Cass.
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Bryce and Keating
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Dunstan Cass' fellow hunters.
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Dolly Winthrop
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The wheelwright's wife and godmother to Eppie. A motherly, comfortable, neighborly goodwife, who is hardworking and content. She comforts Silas when his gold is taken, helps him raise Eppie, and guides him in becoming part of village life.
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Aaron Winthrop
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Dolly's youngest son, the honest, hardworking young gardener whom Eppie marries.
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Ben Winthrop
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Dolly's husband, the village wheelwright and leader of the church choir, and a regular at the Rainbow Inn.
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Mr. Snell
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Landlord of the Rainbow Inn, who was always careful to take both sides of an argument or none.
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Bob Lundy
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The butcher and cousin of Mr. Snell. "A jolly, smiling, red-haired man."
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Mr. Dowlas
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The farrier (veterinarian). "A man intensely opposed to compromise" and said to be "the negative spirit in the company, and proud of the position."
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Mr. Tookey
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Assistant tailor and deputy clerk of the parish. Generally the butt of the Rainbow crowd's jokes.
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Mr. Macey
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Elderly tailor and parish clerk. Full of village history and gossip, a man with "an air of complacency, slight seasoned criticism."
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Jem Rodney
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Molecatcher and "a known poacher, and otherwise disreputable," whom Silas wrongly accuses of stealing the gold.
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Solomon Macey
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The tailor's brother, "a small, hale old man," who fiddled for the dances around the countryside.
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Sally Oates
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Cobbler's wife whom Silas cures.
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Sarah
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Girl to whom Silas had been engaged in Lantern Yard.
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Master Kench
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The constable.
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Justice Malam
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The magistrate.
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*T/F* The people of Raveloe bought Silas' cloth because they felt sorry for him.
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False
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*T/F* Silas loved money when he lived in Lantern Yard.
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False
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*T/F* The church members cast lots to determine if Silas could remain a member.
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True
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*T/F* Silas left Lantern Yard because he stole money from the deacon/church.
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False
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*T/F* Money was no temptation to Silas for making cures or charms for people.
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True
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*T/F* Silas kept his money in the little brown pot.
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False
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*T/F* Godfrey and Dunstan are both in love with Nancy Lammeter.
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False
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*T/F* Godfrey and Dunstan have a good, strong brotherly relationship.
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False
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*T/F* The people of Raveloe believe that Nancy Lammeter would be a good wife for Godfrey.
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True
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*T/F* Wildfire was Godfrey's horse.
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True
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*T/F* Dunstan sells Wildfire and delivers him safe and sound to the new owner.
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False
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*T/F* Dunstan thinks it's okay to steal money from Silas because Silas could be dead.
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True
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*T/F* After Silas discovers that his gold is missing, he consoles himself by weaving.
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True
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*T/F* Silas feels better when he thinks "hands" stole his money rather than God.
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True
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*T/F* Silas goes to The Rainbow to report the important people that his money had been stolen.
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True
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Where does Silas go when he finds his gold missing?
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The Rainbow
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To whom does everyone in town suspect the mysterious tinder-box belongs?
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The peddler
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What do Mr. Crackenthorp, Mr. Macey, and Dolly Winthrop all suggest when they come to visit Silas after he loses his money?
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That he go to church
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The people of Raveloe would best be described as...
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Inexperienced with new things and people
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Godrey confesses to his father that...
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He gave Dunstan the rent money and that Wildfire is dead
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The reason the Cass home is always in "a bad state" is because
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There is no woman in the home
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Regarding Dunstan's absence...
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Godfrey is relieved that he hasn't returned and no one seems to be looking for him
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How does the villager's perception of Silas change after his gold is stolen?
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They feel sorry for him and no longer dislike him and some think he need to go to church
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How does Silas spend Christmas?
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Alone
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Why does Nancy arrive at the New Year's dance resolved to reject Godfrey?
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She finds him lacking in character and conduct
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Why is Molly Farren coming to the New Year's dance?
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She wants to announce her and Godfrey's marriage to everyone there
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Why do Nancy and Priscilla wear the same dress to the New Year's dance?
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Because Nancy insists that sisters should dress identically
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How is Eppie able to enter Silas's cottage so easily?
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Silas is holding the door open and is in the midst of one of his fits
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What is Silas's first though when he notices that the mass of gold on his hearth is in fact a baby girl?
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That the little girl is his dead sister, coming back to him in a dream
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What does Silas find at the end of the chapter 12?
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Molly's dead body
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What is Silas's reaction to suggestions that the child should be taken from him?
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He wants to keep her. He believes there is a connection between his lost money and the child.
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What is Godfrey's reaction when he recognizes Molly?
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He is relieved that she is dead. Now he can ask Nancy to marry him.
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How does Silas come to learn how to care for the child?
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He receives help from Dolly Winthrop.
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What effect does Eppie have on Silas's life?
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He works less and is happier. He no longer loves his gold.
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How does Silas try to discipline Eppie?
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He puts her in the coal hole.
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After 16 years have passed what is Eppie like?
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She is in love with Aaron and wants to marry him, but she doesn't want things to change for Silas and her, and she is happy and loves her animals and nature.
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What changes are there in Silas's home?
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An additional room has been added and there are now pets in the home.
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What changes have taken place in the Red House?
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It is less dusty and has fewer sporting objects in the parlor.
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What is found in the stone pits after the water is drained?
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Dunstan's skeletal remains and Silas's gold.
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After Godfrey confesses everything to Nancy, what do they do?
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They go to Silas's to tell Eppie the truth.
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What do Silas and Eppie find when they return to Lantern Yard?
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The chapel has been replaced by a large factory.
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Where is Godfrey during Eppie and Aaron's wedding?
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He doesn't go because he is upset that Eppie seems to dislike him.
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*T/F* Since loving Eppie, Silas has learned to trust again.
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True
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*T/F* It was a hard decision for Eppie to stay with Silas after learning that Godfrey was her real father.
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False
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*T/F* Eppie and Aaron end up moving into Silas's cottage with him.
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True
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