1. According to Thomas Taylor, the begger, how did he loose his legs?
(a) Taylor claims he lost his legs during a childhood illness.
(b) Thomas Taylor said he lost his legs when the house collapsed during the earthquake.
(c) Thomas said he lost his legs when they were swallowed up by the earthquake.
(d) Thomas lost his legs during the war.

2. According to Naomi, what does Joanna do when she thinks no one is looking at school?
(a) Perform old pagan rituals.
(b) Have fits like a two-year old.
(c) Pretend to be smart.
(d) Wipe her nose on her sleeve.

3. What does Spencer believe of the people who built the new housing on the Thames Embankment?
(a) Spencer believes the builders were really trying to make the living quarters nicer.
(b) The builders deliberately made the apartments smaller than the existing ones.
(c) They would not house their hounds in such a building.
(d) Spencer thinks the poor will end up destroying the new buildings.

4. Why does Spencer read Cora's letters to Luke?
(a) Luke asked Spencer to interpret their meaning.
(b) Luke was not able to read Cora's handwriting and needed Spencer's help.
(c) Spencer wanted to know if Martha asked after him.
(d) Luke wanted Spencer's help in writing a response to each letter.

5. Who showed up at the Ransome house during Cora's visit?
(a) Luke and Spencer.
(b) William and Cracknell.
(c) Charles and Katherine Ambrose.
(d) Martha and Luke.