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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Cora and Martha quite unexpectedly meet their friends in the streets of Colchester. Who are the friends?
(a) Luke Garrett and Spencer.
(b) William and Stella Ransome.
(c) Thomas Taylor and his daughter.
(d) Charles and Katherine Ambrose.

2. What does Cora think the initial sounds are when she overhears the man trying to help the sheep?
(a) The Essex Serpent.
(b) A wild boar hiding in the immediate area.
(c) A man beating a child.
(d) Two men fighting.

3. 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 to Luke begging him to come to Colchester.
(c) Cora writes a letter to Luke on February 14th.
(d) Luke receives the letter on Valentine's Day.

4. Why is Luke pleased with his hotel room?
(a) He was pleased it was within walking distance of Cora.
(b) He thought Spencer spared no expense in renting the room.
(c) Luke thought he was staying in the room alone.
(d) Luke liked the room because it was very clean.

5. What has the same effect on Luke as a raw bone for a dog?
(a) Suggesting Luke had an opportunity to perform surgery.
(b) Suggesting Luke talk about his surgeries.
(c) Asking Luke about his academic papers.
(d) Providing an opportunity to talk about Cora.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Spencer write to for help regarding the London Housing?

3. Who does Cora say would be ashamed to be seen in the old clothing that she is wearing?

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

5. What is Spencer's occupation?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Cora state emphatically about her comings and goings to Charles Ambrose while having tea?

2. Reverend Willliam Ransome was the Rector of what parish?

3. Who showed up to the Ransome's house while Cora was visiting for the first time?

4. Cora was out for a walk and stumbled upon what scene?

5. What irritated Luke while he and Spencer traveled to Colchester via the train?

6. What did Cracknell's Gog and Magog provide him and Mrs. Ransome?

7. What did Cora feel disgraced her during her attendance at Sunday service in Aldwinter?

8. What does Cora think is of the utmost importance for a person to do for themselves?

9. What was Spencer, Luke Garrett's closest friend, considered to be by their former classmates?

10. What is Luke Garrett's nickname and why?

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