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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Cora think it is a shame that William remains a pastor?
(a) Cora believes a wasted intellect is unforgivable.
(b) Cora believes that William should be in Parliament.
(c) Cora does not believe William is happy being a pastor.
(d) Cora feels that William could help more people through a different profession.

2. How does William and his family end up in Aldwinter?
(a) William met and fell in love with Stella while in Aldwinter.
(b) William wanted purpose in his life, not achievement.
(c) William did not want to be in Parliament.
(d) William did not make it as an engineer.

3. Why does Charles think Cora is an exceptional woman?
(a) Because she is doing well after the death of her husband.
(b) Because of her beauty.
(c) Because she has a masculine intelligence.
(d) Because of her management of her son, Francis.

4. What does Stella show Cora in the church?
(a) The serpent carved on one of the church pews.
(b) A stain-glassed window depicting the Essex Serpent.
(c) The altar where the Essex Serpent was carved.
(d) The Restoration pew.

5. Martha says to Cora and Frankie, "He never did like us to be late" (21). Who is He?
(a) Luke Garrett.
(b) Michael Seaborne.
(c) Spencer.
(d) Frankie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Luke think he might be better off in Edinburgh than London?

2. What does Stella admit to in her letter to Cora?

3. What has the same effect on Luke as a raw bone for a dog?

4. Why does William call Cora a Solipsist?

5. Why or how does Cora help a man who is struggling with a sheep?

(see the answer key)

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