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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through March - April.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Martha think of Spencer?
(a) Martha was impressed with Spencer's wealth.
(b) Martha liked that Spencer was a socialist, like herself.
(c) Martha though of Spencer as a source of influence and income.
(d) Martha thought that Spencer was a generous man.

2. Why does William ask Cora to use his name?
(a) William wants Cora to be a friend.
(b) Because "Mr. Ransome" sounds like his father.
(c) Will finds that Mr. Ransome is too formal.
(d) William likes the nickname Will.

3. What does Charles Ambrose believe helps to keep society in check and stops it from destroying itself?
(a) Charles believes scientific thought helps maintain a civilized society.
(b) Charles believes in Darwin and Lyell's theories are what keep society in check.
(c) Charles believes that faith and belief in God is what kept society civilized.
(d) Charles believes that society is ultimately good and does not need religion or science.

4. What was Cora looking to find along the Essex shoreline?
(a) A new species.
(b) The Essex Serpent.
(c) A few fossils.
(d) A sea dragon skeleton.

5. Why does Luke insist Cora has sent him a Valentine?
(a) Cora tells Luke she does not like to do without him.
(b) Luke receives the letter on Valentine's Day.
(c) Cora writes to Luke begging him to come to Colchester.
(d) Cora writes a letter to Luke on February 14th.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are Gog and Magog?

2. What does Cora do as the man she helps rescue the sheep just walks away?

3. What is World's End?

4. What does Francis believe has happened to him during his visit to Colchester?

5. What does William want to help John with at midnight?

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