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Grades 11 and 12 - Literature - Senior High School - Silas Marner - Character
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Grades 11 and 12 - Literature - Senior High School - Silas Marner - Character
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1. Which of the following does NOT describe Aaron?
2. 'It was impossible to have lived with her fifteen years and not be aware that an unselfish clinging to the right, and a sincerity clear as the flower-born dew, were her main characteristics.' What does this statement tell the reader about Godfrey's view of Nancy?
3. ''O, father,' said Eppie, 'what a pretty home ours is! I think nobody could be happier than we are.'' What does the final line of the novel tell us of Eppie's priorities?
4. Which of the following best describes Dolly?
5. 'Silas was still looking at his friend. Suddenly a deep flush came over his face, and he was about to speak impetuously, when he seemed checked again by some inward shock, that sent the flush back and made him tremble.' What is the reason for Silas's blush here?
6. Which of the following best describes Dunstan's character?
7. When Eppie refuses the offer to live with Godfrey and Nancy, she explains that she does not wish to be a lady. What does her refusal demonstrate about her character?
8. Why does Silas apologize so quickly after accusing Jem Rodney of stealing his gold?
9. 'No! he would rather trust to casualties than to his own resolve — rather go on sitting at the feast and sipping the wine he loved, though with the sword hanging over him and terror in his heart, than rush away into the cold darkness where there was no pleasure left.' What do these lines reveal of Godfrey's character?
10. When Silas warns Eppie that she will make herself 'beholden' to Aaron by allowing him to create a garden, she responds by disagreeing, saying that 'he likes it'. What does this tell us of Eppie's character?