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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Theophilus believe Christmas was?
(a) A pagan holiday.
(b) A time for family celebration.
(c) The best holiday.
(d) A Christian holiday.

2. What was the Christian sect that Theophilus was a member of?
(a) Anglicans.
(b) Plymouth Brethren.
(c) Catholics.
(d) Baptists.

3. 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) Bursts into tears.
(d) Laughs.

4. What extravagant gift does Oscar send the Strattons when he is at Oriel?
(a) Wine.
(b) Cheescake.
(c) Cheese.
(d) Coffee.

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

6. What excuse does Lucinda give Dennis when she tells him she must leave before their celebratory dinner in Chapter 40?
(a) She is sleepy.
(b) She has an appointment.
(c) She has to mail a letter.
(d) She doesn't eat beef.

7. After Lucinda's father dies, where does her mother want to return to?
(a) Sydney.
(b) Paris.
(c) London.
(d) Copenhagen.

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

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

10. Where does Lucinda go after her mother dies?
(a) To Mrs. Cousins' boarding house.
(b) A Baptist girls shelter.
(c) Bloomer Hotel.
(d) Mr. Ahearn's house.

11. What does Theophilus Hopkins study in the natural world?
(a) Plants in Australia.
(b) Astrology.
(c) Trees.
(d) The sea.

12. How did Lucinda's father die?
(a) In his sleep.
(b) Heart attack.
(c) Drowned.
(d) He was thrown from a horse.

13. What is trapped in the mudflats below Mr. d'Abbs house?
(a) Lucinda's shoe.
(b) A car.
(c) Two ducks.
(d) A cow.

14. When Reverend Stratton suggests that Theophilus should help with Oscar's education expenses, what does Theophilus say?
(a) He is happy to help.
(b) He makes Oscar get a loan.
(c) Going to Oriel will place him in everlasting hell.
(d) He will give him one year's tuition.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Lucinda Leplastrier born?

2. When Lucinda leaves Paramatta, who takes her to Sydney?

3. Why did the narrator's mother take the wire from the fuse in Chapter 2?

4. Why does Lucinda say she is jealous of Dennis?

5. What is the name of Theophilus' book?

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