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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through March - April.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Cora looking to find along the Essex shoreline?
(a) A sea dragon skeleton.
(b) The Essex Serpent.
(c) A new species.
(d) A few fossils.

2. What does Spencer do to alleviate his embarrassment of his wealth?
(a) Spencer often gave his money to Luke Garrett.
(b) Spencer would give alms to the poor.
(c) Spencer was extremely generous.
(d) Spencer dressed in more common clothes and fabrics.

3. What does Luke make that he shows to Spencer?
(a) The lining of a stomach that was injected with ink.
(b) A drawing of a stomach lining.
(c) A piece of ebony that was carved.
(d) A detailed system of blood vessels.

4. How does Spencer provide money to Luke Garrett?
(a) Spencer has set up an account for Luke.
(b) Spencer does not give money to Luke Garrett.
(c) Luke simply asks for the money.
(d) Spencer puts money in places for Luke to find.

5. Who are Gog and Magog?
(a) Chickens.
(b) Dogs.
(c) Goats.
(d) Sheep.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who showed up at the Ransome house during Cora's visit?

2. Why does Spencer read Cora's letters to Luke?

3. What made Mary Anning take an interest in nature?

4. Why does Charles Ambrose consider William Ransome a disappointment?

5. What does Spencer allow Garrett to do to him?

(see the answer key)

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