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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the luxurious ocean liner that Oscar sails on?
(a) London Twister.
(b) The Sir Anthony.
(c) Leviathan.
(d) Sydney Sailor.

2. Why does Lucinda like to spend time in Dennis' study?
(a) She likes to read his Wilkie Collins books.
(b) For friendship and warmth.
(c) To play the violin.
(d) To do yoga.

3. What does Elizabeth Mullins say when she attempts to lay the palm leaf underneath the horse's feet?
(a) Whoa!
(b) Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest.
(c) Be careful!
(d) Slow down!

4. What was Lucinda's mother's dream?
(a) To own a factory.
(b) To teach fifth grade.
(c) To get a medical degree.
(d) To publish a book.

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

6. What does Lucinda steal from the boat and place on the hotel counter in Sydney?
(a) Cucumber.
(b) Tomato.
(c) Cauliflower.
(d) Apples.

7. What does Oscar pray for each night for the Strattons?
(a) Money.
(b) Mercy.
(c) Children.
(d) Kindness.

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

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

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

11. What does Mr. Stratton call Oscar at the end of Chapter 30?
(a) Naive.
(b) A fool.
(c) A good boy.
(d) A devious person.

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

13. Why does Lucinda say she is jealous of Dennis?
(a) Because he is a man and can enter the glassworks.
(b) He has nice hair.
(c) He had the opportunity to attend college.
(d) He can play the piano.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What occupation does Oscar have after graduating from Oriel?

2. Why is Dennis not in love with Lucinda?

3. What does the narrator say was responsible for the story of the church?

4. Where is Theophilus injured when he is in the water on Christmas Day in Chapter 5?

5. Who is Melody Clutterbuck?

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