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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through September (8) - November.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What made Mary Anning take an interest in nature?
(a) Mary was prompted by the earthquake.
(b) A landslide killed Anning's dog.
(c) Anning found a fossil of an unidentified species.
(d) Mary Anning became a feminist.

2. What was one of Stella's favorite past-times?
(a) Stella loved to speak ill of people.
(b) Stella's favorite past-time was walking the town with her husband.
(c) Stella was an indefatigable gossip.
(d) Stella enjoyed making new friends.

3. Where does Cora end up as the novel closes?
(a) Aldwinter.
(b) Colchester.
(c) London.
(d) Essex.

4. What is the purpose for Spencer asking for Charles' help with the housing in London?
(a) Charles' money is needed for Martha's project.
(b) Spencer believes it will be a tremendous boost to the project.
(c) Spencer thinks it will make Martha see him.
(d) Martha told Spencer he should ask Charles for the money.

5. Why does Martha disapprove of hypnotizing Joanna?
(a) Martha does not think Joanna's mind is strong enough to withstand hypnosis.
(b) Martha has an extreme dislike of Luke because he is in love with Cora.
(c) Martha believes hypnosis can damage memory.
(d) Martha thinks that Luke looks only at them as specimens.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Spencer write to for help regarding the London Housing?

2. What does Luke Garrett conclude under a giant oak tree?

3. How does Martha save Ed Burton's home?

4. What does Frankie experience when he goes out walking after the dinner party?

5. Why is Samuel Hall so angry with Edward Burton?

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