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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. When does Naomi go missing?

2. Who tells Cora the Essex Serpent was found?

3. What does Charles Ambrose believe about the poor of Bethnal Green?

4. What does Naoimi Banks' teacher think of her?

5. What kinds of symptoms does tuberculosis cause in patients?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Luke consider due to his feelings of uselessness because he can no longer perform surgery?

5. What is causing Joanna's disdain for Naomi?

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

7. What does spes phthisica confer on a tuberculosis patient?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is protocol for death and dying and some expectations in Victorian England are described on page 25 of the novel. Write an essay that addresses the protocol described in the novel and compare it to your understandings of the protocol of today.

Essay Topic 2

Francis is a strange little boy. After the death of Michael Seaborne, Martha states, "How can I be afraid of him; he is nothing but a fatherless boy!" (26). Discuss the implications of Martha's statement and include inferences based on Cora's feelings for her son pre and post the death of his father.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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