1. What does William first think the stench is that pervades the air and makes people sick?
(a) A dead mouse under the floor boards.
(b) A sheep that died on the common.
(c) The smell of sinners.
(d) The Essex Serpent.

2. Why does Cora not like seeing her friends in London?
(a) It reminds her of her dead husband.
(b) Because of her appearance.
(c) She feels they are too shallow.
(d) She does not like having to dress up to meet with her friends.

3. What did Martha think of Spencer?
(a) Martha was impressed with Spencer's wealth.
(b) Martha though of Spencer as a source of influence and income.
(c) Martha liked that Spencer was a socialist, like herself.
(d) Martha thought that Spencer was a generous man.

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

5. How does Luke get the child to stop crying on the train?
(a) Luke tells the child he will lose all the water from his body and shrivel up and die.
(b) Luke warns the child that he will make his eyes dry up and lose his eye sight.
(c) Luke tells the child he will suffocate him if he does not stop crying.
(d) Luke explains to the child that he is going to kick him off the train at Manningtree.