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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Dennis tell Lucinda is lacking in his life?
(a) A change in his routine.
(b) Pets.
(c) Deep passion.
(d) Sleep.

4. What is Lucinda's state of mind when she first arrives on the ship?
(a) Joyful.
(b) Happy.
(c) Lonely.
(d) Excited.

5. What is the name of Dennis' church?
(a) Corpus Christi.
(b) All Saints.
(c) St. George.
(d) Church of Mary.

Short Answer Questions

1. What excuse does Lucinda give Dennis when she tells him she must leave before their celebratory dinner in Chapter 40?

2. Why does Lucinda like to spend time in Dennis' study?

3. What does Theophilus Hopkins study in the natural world?

4. What does Lucinda enjoy playing at Mr. d'Abbs house?

5. How does Melody feel about her companions on board the ship?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Oscar's view of gambling.

2. Why does Theophilus check Oscar's lungs every morning?

3. How does Oscar feel about his father when he comes to visit him at the Stratton's home?

4. Why does Lucinda move to Sydney?

5. Why is it so complicated to get Oscar to board the Leviathan?

6. Describe Oscar's first dinner at the Stratton's home.

7. How does Oscar react to seeing the track for the first time?

8. Is the narrator's mother dedicated to the Church of St. John's?

9. Why is Mrs. Cousins perturbed by Lucinda's style of dress when she lives at her boarding house?

10. Does Wardley-Fish like Oscar?

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