Silas Marner
Questions Chapters 11-13

1. Where was Molly found?

2. Who is Eppie’s father?

3. What does Godfrey want to do if Molly died?

4. How did Molly die?

5. Why does Eppie’s father not take care of her?

6. How has the child changed Silas life?

7. Why is the baby very bad?

8. What is the new name of the baby?

9. What happens with the child in the field?

10. What do you think will happen with Silas and the girl?

11. Why does the mother of the child die?

12. Why can’t Silas leave the child alone in the house?

13. Why doesn’t Silas want to hit the baby?

14. Do you think Silas will fall in love with Dolly?

15. Why did all the people start to like Silas?

16. How did the child turn Silas’ thoughts to new things?

17. Will Godfrey’s secret come out?

18. Is Silas a good father for Eppie?

19. Does Nancy become Godfrey’s wife?

20. Who becomes the New Squire?

21. Who will Eppie marry?

22. Whose ring did Silas give to Eppie?

23. After Eppie gets married, how will Silas feel?

What does each of the following statements reveal about Silas?

“No-No, I can’t leave her.”

“Silas held her tight and made calming sounds.”

“He sat back in his chair and closed his eyes.”

“But I also want to do things for her myself. I want her to like me.”

“Silas took Eppie to church.”

“So nobody, young or old, feared or hated Silas anymore.”

Describe how Silas has changed from the beginning of the novel to this point.