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

2. What does Spencer do to alleviate his embarrassment of his wealth?
(a) Spencer was extremely generous.
(b) Spencer often gave his money to Luke Garrett.
(c) Spencer dressed in more common clothes and fabrics.
(d) Spencer would give alms to the poor.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Charles Ambrose believe helps to keep society in check and stops it from destroying itself?

2. What does Spencer allow Garrett to do to him?

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

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Who writes to Cora first to invite her to visit the family in Aldwinter?

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

3. How did Cora meet Thomas Taylor, the beggar?

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

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

6. What did Stella find in Aldwinter that kept her entertained and happy?

7. What did Luke Garrett believe Cora sent him through their correspondence?

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

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

10. What did Francis insist on doing immediately after the funeral services of Michael Seaborne?

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