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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. Why does William ask Cora to use his name?

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

3. While at church, who does a churchgoer without glasses mistake Cracknell for?

4. Why or how does Cora help a man who is struggling with a sheep?

5. What does William call "the Trouble"?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Cora was intrigued by the natural world. ". . .she called 'her Studies,' as if she were a boy cramming for college" (27). Think about this statement, then write an essay that addresses the implications of the statement regarding women and education. Discuss comparisons to today.

Essay Topic 2

Mary Anning is mentioned throughout the novel. Discuss her influence on Cora's thoughts and behavior. Then, discuss what—or whom—influences you and explain why.

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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