Answer:
Started
Explanation:
The boys were playing games when it started raining (start)
There is no way to know. but I would estimate around the billions.
I am pretty sure that description above belongs to Nancy Lammeter. I choose this option because, as far as I remember, both Silas Marner and Dunstan Cass are morally-weakers. What about Godfrey Cass - he is just opposite to Dunstan which does not concides with the description. I think it's clear, regards!
Setting (b) goes with 1st sentence.
characters (d) goes with 2nd sentence.
c with 3rd sentence .
e goes with 4th sentence.
a goes with last sentence.
Answer:
I agree. Withered, "as though swept by fire," and "once so attractive" create a despairing tone.