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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the steward do when he comes to deliver Lucinda's tea and sees Lucinda's lure?
(a) Sits down at the table.
(b) Asks Lucinda if he can borrow it.
(c) Averts his eyes and wishes her a good night.
(d) Walks boldly up to the lure and examines it.

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

3. What does Lucinda call Mr. Ahearn when he visits that makes him blush?
(a) Uncle.
(b) Her long lost friend.
(c) Handsome.
(d) Kind.

4. What happens to Wardley-Fish as he follows Oscar's expedition and comes across a man with a mask?
(a) He is robbed.
(b) He is kidnapped.
(c) He is thrown in the water.
(d) He is tied to a tree.

5. What does Horace Borrodaile speak about in his monologues on board the ship?
(a) The articles he has published.
(b) Politics, hunting, and taxes.
(c) The state of his farmland.
(d) His factory receipts.

6. What does Lucinda wager in her bet with Oscar about delivering a glass church to Dennis?
(a) Her house.
(b) Her glass factory.
(c) Her special cards.
(d) Her entire fortune.

7. What does Lucinda think of Mr. Borradaile?
(a) He is attractive to her.
(b) He is admirable.
(c) He is a barbarian.
(d) He is too silent.

8. Why does Mr. Jeffris hire a trumpeter?
(a) To lead his expedition to glory.
(b) He is starting a jazz band.
(c) To wake him in the morning.
(d) It is his favorite instrument.

9. What does Mr. Judd want to be able to do during services?
(a) Sing Handel's Messiah.
(b) Collect the offerings.
(c) Light the candles.
(d) Hand out programs.

10. How does Oscar originally plan to transport the church to Dennis?
(a) By plane.
(b) By land.
(c) By sea.
(d) By train.

11. Who makes a formal inquiry into Dennis' sermons?
(a) The Pope.
(b) Oscar.
(c) The Bishop of Sydney.
(d) Queen of England.

12. What does Oscar say about the prototype Lucinda shows him in her office?
(a) It will not work.
(b) It is a bad idea.
(c) It looks funny.
(d) It is fit for angels.

13. Why can't Lucinda hire any maids in Chapter 73?
(a) There is a shortage in the city.
(b) They all know that Oscar is living with Lucinda.
(c) She does not have enough money.
(d) No one works hard enough for her.

14. What does Wardley-Fish do when his boat passes Oscar's ship on its expedition journey?
(a) Sets off a flare.
(b) Whistles.
(c) Yells.
(d) Dives into the water and tries to swim to the boat.

15. Where does Oscar take Lucinda to dinner in Chapter 82?
(a) Oriental Hotel.
(b) The Coat and Arms.
(c) Petri Hotel.
(d) Belmont. Hotel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr.Jeffris do to Oscar after Oscar makes a big fuss when there is shooting on the expedition?

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

3. In Chapter 80, what does Lucinda realize she feels for Oscar?

4. What is Oscar's response when Lucinda says he has still not absolved her after her confession?

5. How long does Oscar say it will take him to build and deliver the glass church to Dennis?

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