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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does William do when he needs to think about something?
(a) William bars all of his children to the out-of-doors until he is able to think clearly.
(b) Goes for a run to clear his head.
(c) Goes into his office, shut the door, and climbs out the window to walk.
(d) Goes to his office, smoke a cigar, and fall asleep..

2. What does Charles expect to come from Cora's meeting of William and Stella Ransome?
(a) A new species to be discovered.
(b) Martha to discourage Cora from a friendship with the Ransomes.
(c) A fast friendship to develop between Cora and the Ransomes.
(d) That Cora would find the Ransomes boring.

3. While at church, who does a churchgoer without glasses mistake Cracknell for?
(a) Cora.
(b) The Trouble.
(c) Pastor Ransome.
(d) The Essex Serpent.

4. What is Spencer's occupation?
(a) Wealthy patron to Luke Garrett.
(b) Medical doctor.
(c) Luke Garrett's companion.
(d) Luke's supervisor.

5. Martha says to Cora and Frankie, "He never did like us to be late" (21). Who is He?
(a) Frankie.
(b) Michael Seaborne.
(c) Luke Garrett.
(d) Spencer.

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

7. Why or how does Cora help a man who is struggling with a sheep?
(a) The man has been kicked in the face by the sheep.
(b) The man requests help after he was hurt.
(c) Cora is afraid the man is abusing the sheep.
(d) Cora helps the man to get the sheep out of the mud.

8. How long does Charles declare Cora would last living in Aldwinter?
(a) Charles believes Cora will not last more than a fortnight.
(b) Charles thinks Cora will last as long as she likes due to her independence.
(c) Charles does not think Cora will last a month.
(d) Charles is convinced Cora will be able to last the summer.

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

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

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

12. Why does Cora think she is malformed?
(a) Because of her scars.
(b) Because she had given birth.
(c) Because she does not believe in religion.
(d) Because Michael treated her so badly that she now expects it of others.

13. What is World's End?
(a) The neighboring town to Aldwinter.
(b) Cracknell's house.
(c) A hotel in Aldwinter.
(d) The name of a town.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Cora and William strike up a writing habit?

2. Why does Charles think Cora is an exceptional woman?

3. What made Mary Anning take an interest in nature?

4. What does Francis believe has happened to him during his visit to Colchester?

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

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