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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Luke make that he shows to Spencer?
(a) A drawing of a stomach lining.
(b) A detailed system of blood vessels.
(c) A piece of ebony that was carved.
(d) The lining of a stomach that was injected with ink.

2. Why does Luke think he might be better off in Edinburgh than London?
(a) Edinburgh had many different hospitals for which to work
(b) Luke was originally from Edinburgh.
(c) Luke felt Edinburgh was more courageous in their medical advances.
(d) Luke knew Edinburgh was the medical capital of the world.

3. Who writes to Cora after the Ambrose introduction?
(a) Katherine.
(b) William.
(c) Charles.
(d) Stella.

4. Why does Cora think it is a shame that William remains a pastor?
(a) Cora feels that William could help more people through a different profession.
(b) Cora believes that William should be in Parliament.
(c) Cora believes a wasted intellect is unforgivable.
(d) Cora does not believe William is happy being a pastor.

5. Who are Gog and Magog?
(a) Sheep.
(b) Dogs.
(c) Chickens.
(d) Goats.

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

7. Stella Ransome had how many surviving children?
(a) Two.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

8. What does William call "the Trouble"?
(a) Stella's sickness.
(b) The Aldwinter oak.
(c) The Essex Serpent.
(d) Cracknell.

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

10. How does Spencer provide money to Luke Garrett?
(a) Luke simply asks for the money.
(b) Spencer puts money in places for Luke to find.
(c) Spencer does not give money to Luke Garrett.
(d) Spencer has set up an account for Luke.

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

12. Who does Spencer write to for help regarding the London Housing?
(a) Luke Garret.
(b) Mr. Ransome.
(c) His banker.
(d) Charles Ambrose.

13. Why does Luke insist Cora has sent him a Valentine?
(a) Cora tells Luke she does not like to do without him.
(b) Cora writes a letter to Luke on February 14th.
(c) Luke receives the letter on Valentine's Day.
(d) Cora writes to Luke begging him to come to Colchester.

14. Why does William visit Cracknell?
(a) To check on Cracknell's well-being.
(b) Because one of Cracknell's goats died.
(c) To meet Charles and Katherine Ambrose.
(d) Cracknell had asked William to visit.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Spencer run into out on his walk about Colchester?

3. What does Cora study?

4. How does Luke get the child to stop crying on the train?

5. What propaganda is used to promote the changing of London housing?

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