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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. What does Cora study?

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

3. Luke Garrett's nickname is The Imp. Who named him?

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

5. Why does Charles Ambrose consider William Ransome a disappointment?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the introduction, what was the young man celebrating?

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

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

4. What character is introduced reciting the parts of the human heart?

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

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

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

8. Whom did Naomi believe to have webbed hands like her own?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Chapter One begins with a vivid description of time and its involvement in daily lives. Analyze why the author chose to begin the novel with time in the forefront. Use evidence from the text to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Francis, at the end of the novel, is away at school and writes his mother regularly. Explain the change in his behavior and discuss why the author chose to present him in this manner.

Essay Topic 3

"Martha says I've been selfish—that I've tried to tether everyone to me and not cared what they might have wanted. I said that this is how we all live or else we'd only ever be alone" (341). Discuss what Cora means. Do you agree? Explain.

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