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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who mostly inhabits the parish near Boat Harbour?
(a) Artists.
(b) Ex-convicts.
(c) Farmers.
(d) Wealthy landowners.

2. Where does Oscar take Lucinda to dinner in Chapter 82?
(a) Belmont. Hotel.
(b) Oriental Hotel.
(c) The Coat and Arms.
(d) Petri Hotel.

3. What does Mrs. d'Abbs press into Oscar's hand when he and Lucinda leave her house after arguing with her husband?
(a) Letter.
(b) Flower.
(c) Orange.
(d) Banana.

4. What unresolved obligation does Oscar have at the beginning of Chapter 51?
(a) To set up a gambler's anonymous hotline.
(b) To send a letter to Stratton.
(c) Pay back a loan to his father.
(d) To hear Lucinda's confession.

5. What does Lucinda think of Mr. Borradaile?
(a) He is a barbarian.
(b) He is attractive to her.
(c) He is admirable.
(d) He is too silent.

6. How long does Oscar say it will take him to build and deliver the glass church to Dennis?
(a) One year.
(b) Six months.
(c) Two months.
(d) Within five weeks.

7. What offends his co-workers when Oscar starts his new job as a clerk?
(a) He sings loudly.
(b) He reads Bible passages to them.
(c) His bad language.
(d) Serious body odor.

8. How far does Mr. Phelps walk with his son to see Lucinda and Oscar at her home?
(a) Two miles.
(b) Half a mile.
(c) Six miles.
(d) 100 yards.

9. Who do the Strattons run into on their way to the racetrack at Newton Abbot?
(a) Dennis.
(b) Lucinda.
(c) Theophilus.
(d) Oscar.

10. What trap does Lucinda set to lure the stewards when they come to her stateroom in Chapter 56?
(a) Artwork.
(b) Rare coins.
(c) Cards and a stack of money.
(d) Gold jewelry.

11. What does Mr. Jeffris appoint Mr. Smith to be on the expedition?
(a) Cook.
(b) Oscar's keeper.
(c) Horse handler.
(d) Note taker.

12. In Chapter 80, what does Lucinda realize she feels for Oscar?
(a) Love.
(b) Hatred.
(c) Bitterness.
(d) Friendship.

13. What does the steward do when he comes to deliver Lucinda's tea and sees Lucinda's lure?
(a) Walks boldly up to the lure and examines it.
(b) Asks Lucinda if he can borrow it.
(c) Averts his eyes and wishes her a good night.
(d) Sits down at the table.

14. When Oscar reveals his knowledge of gambling during Lucinda's confession, what does Lucinda say?
(a) "Don't say that!"
(b) "Mr. Hopkins, you're making me blush."
(c) "Mr. Hopkins, this is most improper."
(d) "Don't tell anyone."

15. When does Mr. Jeffris visit Lucinda and Oscar at their home?
(a) Easter.
(b) Christmas night.
(c) Lucinda's birthday.
(d) New Year's.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Smith call the deep wounds on the back of Oscar's hands?

2. What does Mr. Smith force-feed Oscar to keep him quiet?

3. How much does Mr. Stratton plan to bet at the racetrack his first time there?

4. What do the Narcoo see for the first time in the box that fell when Oscar is on the expedition?

5. How does Oscar decide about taking a job offer in Chapter 75?

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