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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. Where was Lucinda Leplastrier born?
(a) England.
(b) America.
(c) New South Wales.
(d) Italy.

2. What was Lucinda's mother's dream?
(a) To get a medical degree.
(b) To own a factory.
(c) To teach fifth grade.
(d) To publish a book.

3. How does Oscar disappoint Wardley-Fish when they go to Cremorne Gardens?
(a) He won't drink champagne.
(b) He does not wear a coat and tie.
(c) He arrives four hours late.
(d) He says he doesn't like the place and leaves.

4. What is the name of Theophilus' book?
(a) Sea Creatures at Large.
(b) Nature in the Raw.
(c) Sea Stories.
(d) Hennacombe Rambles.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did the narrator's mother love to invite over for tea?

2. Why is Dennis not in love with Lucinda?

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

4. What is the name of the hotel where Lucinda stays in Sydney?

5. What does Oscar plan to do once he has earned enough money from gambling in Chapter 41?

Short Essay Questions

1. Is Elizabeth Leplastrier well-liked by the people of New South Wales?

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

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

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

5. Is Lucinda passionate about glass?

6. What is Oscar's reaction when Mrs. Stratton interprets the thirty-nine articles for him as he prepares for an interview with the Provost at Oriel?

7. Describe Oscar's view of gambling.

8. How does Theophilus make it difficult for Lucy Millar to tend to her chores in the Stratton's kitchen?

9. How does Reverend Stratton respond when Oscar sends him coffee?

10. Describe how Lucinda meets Oscar on board the Leviathan.

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