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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 Evansford do when he hears about an unexplained death in St. Osyth?

2. Why is Charles interested in going to visit the housing projects with Spencer and Martha?

3. According to Spencer, what is Luke refusing to do?

4. Why does Cora write to Luke Garrett after the hysteria of the school girls?

5. What does Luke Garrett conclude under a giant oak tree?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Luke Garrett suggests hypnosis for Joanna?

2. What was the cause of the pervasive and foul smell in Aldwinter?

3. What does Charles Ambrose agree fully with when walking the streets of the London housing projects?

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

5. Why does Spencer become nauseated over his family fortune after discussing the London housing crisis?

6. What caused Cora's harsh response to Luke Garrett's love declaration?

7. Why does Charles believe in Darwinism?

8. What was Edward confessing to Martha regarding his involvement in his own stabbing?

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

10. Why, according to Luke, does he not listen to Spencer?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Luke Garret performs heart surgery, and in the novel is the first doctor to perform surgery successfully. Discuss the changes medical science has made over the last 150 years, and how one person's courage—and arrogance—can change the course of history, using references to the novel to support your claims.

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

Cora discusses the manner in which she has switched her faith in religion to her faith in science. William questions her, "You think—you really think—that it is one or the other: your faith or your reason?" (127). Consider William's question and write an essay discussing whether religious faith and scientific reason can be combined, or does it have to be one or the other? Provide evidence for your response.

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