Silas Marner: Chapters 17-18

How does Eppie's presence impact Silas's life in Chapter 17?

• Eppie's presence has no impact on Silas's life

• Eppie's presence brings joy, love, and purpose into Silas's life, transforming him from a lonely and bitter man into a caring and devoted father.

• Eppie's presence makes Silas's life more difficult and complicated

• Eppie's presence causes Silas to become even more bitter and lonely

What conflict arises between Silas and Godfrey Cass in Chapter 18?

• inheritance of the Squire's estate

• ownership of the Red House

• custody of Eppie

• disagreement over the village church

Explain Silas's redemption in Chapter 17-18.

• Silas experiences redemption by becoming wealthy and successful

• Silas experiences redemption through his love and care for Eppie, and his willingness to help others in the community.

• Silas experiences redemption by leaving the community and isolating himself

• Silas experiences redemption by seeking revenge on those who wronged him

What decision does Eppie make about marriage in these chapters?

• To become a nun

• To marry Aaron Winthrop

• To marry Silas Marner

• To never marry

What revelation about Dunstan is made in Chapter 18?

• Dunstan stole Silas Marner's money and framed him for the theft.

• Dunstan is actually Silas Marner's long-lost brother

• Dunstan returned the stolen money and apologized to Silas Marner

• Dunstan helped Silas Marner find his lost money

How does the community react to Silas in Chapter 17-18?

• Indifferently

• Negatively

• Positively

• Aggressively

Describe the changes in Silas's character due to Eppie's influence.

• Silas becomes more loving, caring, and connected to the community due to Eppie's influence.

• Silas becomes more aggressive, hostile, and unloving due to Eppie's influence.

• Silas becomes more distant, uncaring, and isolated due to Eppie's influence.

• Silas becomes more selfish, indifferent, and disconnected from the community due to Eppie's influence.

Discuss the significance of Eppie's decision in the story.

• Eppie's decision is a result of her greed for a life of luxury

• Eppie's decision to stay with Silas Marner signifies her loyalty and love towards him, as well as her rejection of her biological father's offer to live a life of luxury.

• Eppie's decision has no significance in the story

• Eppie's decision signifies her desire to leave Silas Marner and live with her biological father

How does Silas handle the conflict with Godfrey Cass?

• Silas becomes extremely violent and attacks Godfrey

• Silas remains calm and composed, and does not give in to anger or violence.

• Silas breaks down in tears and begs for forgiveness

• Silas becomes passive and submissive, allowing Godfrey to take advantage of him

Explain the impact of Dunstan's revelation on the plot.

• It causes a shift in the story's direction and impacts the characters' relationships and actions.

• It leads to a happy ending for all characters

• It has no impact on the plot

• It causes the story to become less interesting