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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 81 - 90.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Horace Borrodaile speak about in his monologues on board the ship?
(a) The state of his farmland.
(b) His factory receipts.
(c) Politics, hunting, and taxes.
(d) The articles he has published.

2. What is the name of Theophilus' book?
(a) Hennacombe Rambles.
(b) Sea Creatures at Large.
(c) Sea Stories.
(d) Nature in the Raw.

3. What is Oscar's response when Lucinda says he has still not absolved her after her confession?
(a) "I need my Bible."
(b) "I'm sure you know what to do."
(c) "Where is the sin?"
(d) "We'll do it later."

4. What is the custom for the Sunday School children to do for Palm Sunday?
(a) Hand out bulletins.
(b) Sing.
(c) Decorate the church.
(d) Serve refreshments.

5. Where did Lucinda's parents keep their money?
(a) In their cupboard.
(b) Cookie jar.
(c) Old tins.
(d) Jam jars.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Theophilus tell Oscar that the yellow "tor" stone is made of?

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

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

4. What does Oscar believe about his passion for gambling?

5. What does superstition say about a caul?

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