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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the membership of the Plymouth Brethren do outside the Stratton's house?
(a) Pray.
(b) Sing.
(c) Throw stones.
(d) Help out in the garden.

2. What Sunday is it when Oscar leaves his father's home?
(a) Christmas Day.
(b) First Sunday in November.
(c) Second Sunday after Easter.
(d) Third Sunday in October.

3. How does Oscar finally board the ship in Chapter 46?
(a) Crawling.
(b) In a cage pulled up by a crane.
(c) Walking without help.
(d) In a wheelchair.

4. What does Oscar believe about his passion for gambling?
(a) It is good for him.
(b) He would be lost without it.
(c) He believes everyone should have a passion.
(d) It is sinful.

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

6. After his wife's death, where did Theophilus throw his wife's clothes?
(a) The dumpster.
(b) The fireplace.
(c) The sea.
(d) In a ditch.

7. How old is Elizabeth Mullins?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Two.
(c) Six.
(d) Ten.

8. What do the Baptist boys make Oscar eat?
(a) Dirt.
(b) Chocolate pudding.
(c) Candy.
(d) Bananas.

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

10. Where was Lucinda Leplastrier born?
(a) America.
(b) England.
(c) New South Wales.
(d) Italy.

11. What does Melody think about Theophilus?
(a) He intrigues her.
(b) He makes her skin crawl.
(c) She finds him fascinating.
(d) He is interesting.

12. How does Melody feel about her companions on board the ship?
(a) Embarrassed.
(b) Excited.
(c) Delighted.
(d) Fascinated.

13. How does Oscar disappoint Wardley-Fish when they go to Cremorne Gardens?
(a) He arrives four hours late.
(b) He won't drink champagne.
(c) He says he doesn't like the place and leaves.
(d) He does not wear a coat and tie.

14. Why did the narrator's mother take the wire from the fuse in Chapter 2?
(a) To hang a picture.
(b) To make an Advent wreath.
(c) To create a bracelet.
(d) To fix a broken chain.

15. What does Lucinda send to Dennis Hasset?
(a) Invitation to tea.
(b) Money.
(c) Letter.
(d) Books.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the Christian sect that Theophilus was a member of?

2. What extravagant gift does Oscar send the Strattons when he is at Oriel?

3. What makes Dennis feel stronger about himself?

4. Where is Oscar sitting when Lucinda talks with him on board the ship?

5. What did Lucinda's parents buy her for a birthday gift?

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