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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 41 - 50.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why can't Mrs. Stratton have an official position in the Anglican church?
(a) Her husband has been made a bishop.
(b) Her husband is too powerful.
(c) She's a woman and is not allowed to.
(d) She would have to give up her well-paying job.

2. What does Oscar do when his father gives him the scientific name for his new grey "tor" stone in Chapter 10?
(a) Laughs.
(b) Says thank you.
(c) Bursts into tears.
(d) Asks more questions.

3. What is the name of the phenomenon having to do with glass that Lucinda witnessed as a young girl with her father?
(a) Natural Resurgence.
(b) Prince Rupert's drops.
(c) Phosphorescence.
(d) Circumzenithal arc.

4. What does Lucinda ask of Oscar the first time she talks with him?
(a) To play cards.
(b) To hear her confession.
(c) If he has any money to lend.
(d) To place a bet on the horses.

5. What does Dennis tell Lucinda is lacking in his life?
(a) Deep passion.
(b) Pets.
(c) A change in his routine.
(d) Sleep.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Oscar find in the envelope that Reverend Stratton sent him?

2. Who is Melody Clutterbuck?

3. What noise is described as being as "definite as a walnut cracking?"

4. What does Mrs. Williams chase Oscar with when he sees her at the post office?

5. What does Theophilus ask Mrs. Williams to do after Oscar runs away?

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