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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What offends his co-workers when Oscar starts his new job as a clerk?
(a) Serious body odor.
(b) He reads Bible passages to them.
(c) His bad language.
(d) He sings loudly.

2. After Easter, what does Lucinda advertise for?
(a) Construction worker.
(b) Lawyer.
(c) House painter.
(d) A female glassblower and partner.

3. What incident occurs in the glassworks factory that causes it to close?
(a) Death.
(b) A young boy is injured.
(c) Explosion.
(d) Fire.

4. What does Mrs. d'Abbs press into Oscar's hand when he and Lucinda leave her house after arguing with her husband?
(a) Letter.
(b) Banana.
(c) Flower.
(d) Orange.

5. How many days after he leaves does it take Lucinda to open Oscar's envelope?
(a) One.
(b) Six.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Ten.

6. What has Oscar placed in the envelope for Lucinda?
(a) His favorite pieces of glass.
(b) A lock of hair.
(c) Money.
(d) A poem.

7. What does Lucinda hurl at the wall when she becomes frustrated by Oscar?
(a) Purse.
(b) Tea cup.
(c) Clock.
(d) Wine Glass.

8. Who offers Oscar a job as a clerk?
(a) Mr. d'Abbs.
(b) Mr. Ahearn.
(c) Dennis.
(d) Mr. Phelps.

9. What is Bishop Dancer pleased with about Oscar's religious views when he interviews him?
(a) His Catholic leanings.
(b) He is a fundamentalist.
(c) He believes in Darwinism.
(d) His belief that gambling is not a sin.

10. What does Lucinda confess when Oscar encourages her to make her confession?
(a) That she stole money from her factory workers.
(b) Her hatred of Dennis.
(c) Her love for him.
(d) Her addiction to gambling.

11. In Chapter 80, what does Lucinda realize she feels for Oscar?
(a) Love.
(b) Friendship.
(c) Hatred.
(d) Bitterness.

12. What was the sermon about that Lucinda and Oscar feel insulted by when they go to church on a religious holiday?
(a) Evils of adultery.
(b) People without compassion.
(c) Evils of gambling.
(d) The need for charity.

13. What does Oscar ask Lucinda when he is worried about her reputation?
(a) To marry him.
(b) To travel with him.
(c) To take religious vows.
(d) To marry Dennis.

14. Why is Mr. Borradaile upset when Lucinda joins his table for dinner?
(a) Women restrict the natural flow of conversation.
(b) He is shy in front of women.
(c) She is too shy for his taste.
(d) He thinks she talks too little.

15. How long does Oscar say it will take him to build and deliver the glass church to Dennis?
(a) Within five weeks.
(b) One year.
(c) Six months.
(d) Two months.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where did Lucinda escape to when the ship stopped at a harbor in Chapter 60?

3. What does Lucinda wager in her bet with Oscar about delivering a glass church to Dennis?

4. What nickname does Mr. Jeffris call Oscar?

5. When does Mr. Jeffris visit Lucinda and Oscar at their home?

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