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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Luke pleased with his hotel room?

3. According to Thomas Taylor, the begger, how did he loose his legs?

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

5. Why is Charles too busy to think of Cora?

Short Essay Questions

1. Luke Garrett was the first person to successfully complete what type of surgery in London?

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

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

4. Who does Spencer write to to request help regarding improving the housing project in London?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Martha states, "I've written to a man who can help—always comes down to money, doesn't it, in the end?" (210). Discuss what Martha means by it "always comes down to money." Do you agree, or disagree? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Martha is fully aware that Spencer is in love with her. Analyze her behavior throughout the novel as it relates to Spencer.

Essay Topic 3

Cracknell leaves a candle burning in his house window. Leaving a burning candle in a window was and still is used today to welcome home family members, a welcome weary travelers, or a symbol of home. The slogan "we'll leave the light on for you" from a hotel chain, its based on this symbolism. Discuss why Cracknell leaves a candle burning.

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