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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Who earns a sixpence a week?
(a) Mr. Stratton.
(b) Theophilus.
(c) Mrs. Millar, the Stratton's cook.
(d) Mrs. Williams.

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

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

7. What were the names of Lucinda's parents?
(a) Patty and John.
(b) Elizabeth and Abel.
(c) Nancy and Dick.
(d) Julia and Daniel.

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

9. What does Lucinda enjoy playing at Mr. d'Abbs house?
(a) Charades.
(b) Violin sonatas.
(c) Piano duets.
(d) Cards.

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

11. What does Lucinda mainly remember about her mother?
(a) Her fine cooking.
(b) Her sweetness.
(c) Her conservative clothing.
(d) Her bitterness and anger.

12. What did Lucinda's parents buy her for a birthday gift?
(a) Books.
(b) Coat.
(c) Cat.
(d) Doll.

13. What color eyes does Lucinda have?
(a) Hazel.
(b) Brown.
(c) Blue.
(d) Green.

14. What does Mrs. Williams chase Oscar with when he sees her at the post office?
(a) Book.
(b) Umbrella.
(c) Stick.
(d) Frying pan.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lucinda steal from the boat and place on the hotel counter in Sydney?

2. What does Theophilus check every morning as Oscar stands on a footstool?

3. What does Theophilus find inscribed along the stone path in Hennecombe?

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

5. What does the membership of the Plymouth Brethren do outside the Stratton's house?

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