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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Mr.Jeffris do to Oscar after Oscar makes a big fuss when there is shooting on the expedition?
(a) Knocks him out.
(b) Ties him to a tree.
(c) Stuffs his mouth with a sock.
(d) Blinds him with mace.

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

4. What is the name of the vicarage that Oscar is vicar of?
(a) Randwick.
(b) Bellinger.
(c) St. John's.
(d) Parramatta.

5. Who is Mrs. Smith?
(a) Dennis' sister.
(b) Lucinda's aunt.
(c) Lucinda's new maid
(d) Oscar's cook.

6. What do the Narcoo see for the first time in the box that fell when Oscar is on the expedition?
(a) Guns.
(b) Glass.
(c) Emeralds.
(d) Silk.

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

8. When does Mr. Jeffris visit Lucinda and Oscar at their home?
(a) Lucinda's birthday.
(b) New Year's.
(c) Easter.
(d) Christmas night.

9. What did Oscar do to the cards when the wave crashed over the deck?
(a) Threw them across the room.
(b) Threw them out the porthole.
(c) Shuffled them without concern.
(d) Handed them to Lucinda.

10. What does Lucinda offer to Mr. Jeffris and his men so that they return Oscar safely?
(a) Cash bonus.
(b) Better horses.
(c) A wagon with a soft bed.
(d) Crystals.

11. Where is Lucinda going at nine o'clock at night on her horse in Chapter 64?
(a) Parramatta.
(b) Main Street.
(c) Harbour Street.
(d) George Street.

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

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

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

15. What does Lucinda say she envies about Oscar when they are dining out and discussing Oscar's idea of a glass church?
(a) He knows his own value.
(b) His close relationship with his father.
(c) His red hair.
(d) The way he dresses.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Oscar believe that Lucinda is in love with?

2. What does Wardley-Fish do when his boat passes Oscar's ship on its expedition journey?

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

4. What does the head steward announce at dinner is on view on the above deck in Chapter 52?

5. Why is Mr. Borradaile upset when Lucinda joins his table for dinner?

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