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

2. What does Stella admit to in her letter to Cora?
(a) Stella is impatient.
(b) Stella is nervous about meeting a woman from London.
(c) Stella is afraid Cora will think them all beneath her.
(d) Stella cannot press flowers properly.

3. What does Francis believe has happened to him during his visit to Colchester?
(a) He believes his mother has stopped coddling him.
(b) He believes he has become an adult.
(c) Francis believes he is getting better.
(d) Francis believes he is now dying.

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What are Joanna, Naomi and John doing out at the marshes?

4. Naomi is proud of the webbing between her fingers because whom does she believe also had webbing on their hands?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Cora send to William after their first meeting?

2. What caused the naturalist, Mary Anning, to begin her studies of the natural sciences?

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

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

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. According to Cracknell, what happened to one of his goats?

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

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

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

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