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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11 - 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How old is Oscar when he leaves his father's home?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Thirteen.
(c) Eighteen.
(d) Nearly sixteen.

3. What does Theophilus find inscribed along the stone path in Hennecombe?
(a) Curse words.
(b) French poems.
(c) Pagan symbols.
(d) Italian expressions.

4. What does Theophilus tell Oscar that the yellow "tor" stone is made of?
(a) Eggs.
(b) Granite.
(c) Cow urine.
(d) Clay.

5. Who did the narrator's mother love to invite over for tea?
(a) The bishop.
(b) Her relatives.
(c) Her son's friends.
(d) Other mothers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What Sunday is it when Oscar leaves his father's home?

2. How old is Elizabeth Mullins?

3. What does Oscar do when his father gives him the scientific name for his new grey "tor" stone in Chapter 10?

4. What does Mrs. Stratton ask Oscar his opinion about the first night he dines with them?

5. What is the custom for the Sunday School children to do for Palm Sunday?

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