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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 is the purpose for Spencer asking for Charles' help with the housing in London?

2. What did Charles Ambrose do once as a college student?

3. What does Ned's mother say about his personality after he has been stabbed?

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

5. What does Martha infer when she tells Edward she cannot marry him?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Martha refuse Edward's marriage proposal?

3. Why does Charles believe in Darwinism?

4. Why does Frankie not immediately enter Stella's room when he visits her with Cora?

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

6. Why does Luke Garrett suggests hypnosis for Joanna?

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

8. How does Naomi come to realize that her friendship with Joanna is waning?

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

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

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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