1. When the earthquake had hit Colchester, what did the neighboring town think had happened?
(a) The other towns did not feel the earthquake that happened in Colchester.
(b) The town of Maldon thought someone had set off dynamite.
(c) The neighboring town thought there was a tsunami.
(d) Others thought there was a building collapse that shook the ground.

2. Why or how does Cora help a man who is struggling with a sheep?
(a) The man has been kicked in the face by the sheep.
(b) Cora helps the man to get the sheep out of the mud.
(c) The man requests help after he was hurt.
(d) Cora is afraid the man is abusing the sheep.

3. Why is Samuel Hall so angry with Edward Burton?
(a) Samuel hates Edward for stealing his girlfriend.
(b) Samuel Hall holds a childhood grudge against Edward.
(c) Samuel feels Edward is better looking than he.
(d) Edward is always teasing him.

4. When Cora and William meet, what do they realize together?
(a) Their friendship would be dangerous.
(b) They both had an immediate dislike for the other.
(c) Cora and William both immediately liked each other.
(d) Cora and William figure out each was the one that helped the sheep.

5. What are Joanna, Naomi and John doing out at the marshes?
(a) Joanna and Naomi are trying to play a prank on John.
(b) Looking for the Essex Serpent.
(c) Performing a ritual they think will help their town.
(d) They want to see what Cracnkell is doing to the moles.