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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 31 - 40.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Dennis not in love with Lucinda?
(a) She has too little money.
(b) He doesn't like her parents.
(c) He thinks she is not suitable.
(d) She is too pretty.

2. What does Theophilus ask Mrs. Williams to do after Oscar runs away?
(a) Travel to the city for supplies.
(b) Pack away Oscar's belongings.
(c) Take over Oscar's chores.
(d) Kneel and pray.

3. What does Oscar find in the envelope that Reverend Stratton sent him?
(a) Money.
(b) Bookmark from his youth.
(c) Letter from his father.
(d) Betting slip.

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

5. When Oscar is peering through the fence at Reverend Stratton butchering a pig, what does Stratton throw at Oscar?
(a) Stone.
(b) Stick.
(c) Pine cone.
(d) Book.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Stratton call Oscar at the end of Chapter 30?

2. Who is terrified of the sea?

3. What does Dennis tell Lucinda is lacking in his life?

4. What does Lucinda's mother die from?

5. What is the name of the church that the narrator and his family go to each Sunday?

(see the answer key)

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