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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 return to Aldwinter?
(a) Cora no longer has to worry about Frankie or Martha.
(b) Katherine berates her for being so selfish a friend.
(c) She learns Stella is dying.
(d) She is invited by Stella and William.

2. What does Luke Garrett give to Cora at Cora's summer dinner party?
(a) The fan-shaped stomach lining.
(b) A pamphlet on the Essex Serpent.
(c) A bouquet of spring flowers.
(d) A fan.

3. Why does Cora write to Luke Garrett after the hysteria of the school girls?
(a) Luke Garrett likes to investigate psychological incidences.
(b) Cora believes Luke is smart enough to determine what the cause was for the hysteria.
(c) Cora wants Luke to perform hypnosis on Joanna.
(d) Cora thinks Luke can get Joanna to explain what happened.

4. How does Martha justify taking advantage of Spencer?
(a) Martha tells Luke that Spencer has more than enough money to help the poor.
(b) Martha tells Luke that she is not taking advantage of Spencer.
(c) Martha justifies using Spencer because she is a poor woman with no voice.
(d) Martha claims she has never made him any promises for his help.

5. How does William explain the answer to Francis' question?
(a) William fumbles over his word and is unable to properly answer.
(b) William arranges a visit between Frances and Stella.
(c) He provides Frances with a pamphlet about the Essex Serpent.
(d) William states to sin is to try, but fall short.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is wrong with Stella's lungs?

2. How does Cora think William thinks of her?

3. How does Naomi find herself a victim at the tavern?

4. What are the buildings Charles and Spencer are touring?

5. What does Katherine believe the villagers of Aldwinter first thought about the smell?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Cora's prefered interaction with William Ransome?

2. What broke out of the stomach of the dead fish as Will and Mr. Banks watched?

3. What is Martha's suggested solution to Edward's marriage proposal?

4. What kind of books did Cora request Luke bring for Francis?

5. As Samual Hall watches Edward Burton, for whom does his hatred build?

6. Who was watching Ambrose, Garrett, Spencer and Martha as they walked the streets of the housing project?

7. Why does Charles believe in Darwinism?

8. Why does Frankie not immediately enter Stella's room when he visits her with Cora?

9. Why does Luke Garrett become alarmed after the heart surgery?

10. Who is raising Stella's children while she is ill?

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