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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What causes the Fata Morgana illusion?
(a) The Fata Morgan only shows itself to people with imagination.
(b) To create the illusion, cold and warm air collide creating a refracting lens.
(c) To see the Fata Morgana, you have to be in a specific location.
(d) The illusion is created by the heat rising off the ocean water.

2. What does Charles expect to come from Cora's meeting of William and Stella Ransome?
(a) A new species to be discovered.
(b) A fast friendship to develop between Cora and the Ransomes.
(c) That Cora would find the Ransomes boring.
(d) Martha to discourage Cora from a friendship with the Ransomes.

3. What does Cora think the initial sounds are when she overhears the man trying to help the sheep?
(a) Two men fighting.
(b) A wild boar hiding in the immediate area.
(c) A man beating a child.
(d) The Essex Serpent.

4. What do the Ransomes have that made them unique?
(a) Their own church.
(b) Goats, named Gog and Magog.
(c) Their very own Essex Serpent.
(d) Four children, two girls and two boys.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was one of Stella's favorite past-times?

2. Who does Michael Seaborne believe should raise his child?

3. Why does Charles Ambrose consider William Ransome a disappointment?

4. Luke Garrett's nickname is The Imp. Who named him?

5. Who does Cora say would be ashamed to be seen in the old clothing that she is wearing?

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