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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through January - February.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Cora think the initial sounds are when she overhears the man trying to help the sheep?
(a) A man beating a child.
(b) The Essex Serpent.
(c) Two men fighting.
(d) A wild boar hiding in the immediate area.

2. What has the same effect on Luke as a raw bone for a dog?
(a) Asking Luke about his academic papers.
(b) Suggesting Luke talk about his surgeries.
(c) Suggesting Luke had an opportunity to perform surgery.
(d) Providing an opportunity to talk about Cora.

3. Who does Cora say would be ashamed to be seen in the old clothing that she is wearing?
(a) Michael.
(b) Martha.
(c) Boudicca.
(d) Katherine.

4. What does Charles Ambrose believe helps to keep society in check and stops it from destroying itself?
(a) Charles believes that faith and belief in God is what kept society civilized.
(b) Charles believes in Darwin and Lyell's theories are what keep society in check.
(c) Charles believes that society is ultimately good and does not need religion or science.
(d) Charles believes scientific thought helps maintain a civilized society.

5. To whom are the Ambroses going to introduce Cora?
(a) The Garretts.
(b) The Ransomes.
(c) The Taylors.
(d) The Spencers.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Thomas Taylor, the begger, how did he loose his legs?

2. What does William want to help John with at midnight?

3. Luke Garrett's nickname is The Imp. Who named him?

4. What does Cora do as the man she helps rescue the sheep just walks away?

5. When the earthquake had hit Colchester, what did the neighboring town think had happened?

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