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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does William and his family end up in Aldwinter?

2. Why does Cora think it is a shame that William remains a pastor?

3. Why does William ask Cora to use his name?

4. Cora and Martha quite unexpectedly meet their friends in the streets of Colchester. Who are the friends?

5. What is Spencer's occupation?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Cora meet Thomas Taylor, the beggar?

2. What did Cracknell's Gog and Magog provide him and Mrs. Ransome?

3. What did Francis insist on doing immediately after the funeral services of Michael Seaborne?

4. What is Luke Garrett's nickname and why?

5. What character is introduced reciting the parts of the human heart?

6. What does Cora think is of the utmost importance for a person to do for themselves?

7. Who does Spencer write to to request help regarding improving the housing project in London?

8. In the introduction, what was the young man celebrating?

9. Who showed up to the Ransome's house while Cora was visiting for the first time?

10. Cora was out for a walk and stumbled upon what scene?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"Martha says I've been selfish—that I've tried to tether everyone to me and not cared what they might have wanted. I said that this is how we all live or else we'd only ever be alone" (341). Discuss what Cora means. Do you agree? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

The Ambroses wrote a letter to the Ransomes to introduce Cora. When introductions were made between people, permission for the introduction was sought first. Discuss the old practice of writing letters of introduction and the manner in which people are introduced to each other today.

Essay Topic 3

There was a lot of superstition and hysteria surrounding the idea of the Essex Serpent. Write an essay that explains why regular, logical people are found to behave this way.

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