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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through May - July.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Stella forced to leave Cora and the Ambroses during their first dinner party?
(a) Stella has a coughing fit and excuses herself for the evening.
(b) Stella is a little jealous of the way Cora and William were getting along.
(c) Stella falls ill during dinner.
(d) Stella has the flu.

2. How many children does Stella birth?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

3. Why does Charles Ambrose consider William Ransome a disappointment?
(a) Charles thinks that William is wasting his intelligence as a pastor.
(b) Charles thinks William married too young.
(c) William is a disappointing preacher.
(d) Charles thinks that William is not very intelligent.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Martha says to Cora and Frankie, "He never did like us to be late" (21). Who is He?

5. What do the Ransomes have that made them unique?

(see the answer key)

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