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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. When Oscar is peering through the fence at Reverend Stratton butchering a pig, what does Stratton throw at Oscar?
(a) Book.
(b) Stone.
(c) Stick.
(d) Pine cone.

2. What religion does Oscar believe he must follow in Chapter 9?
(a) Anglican.
(b) Baptist.
(c) Catholic.
(d) Lutheran.

3. After his wife's death, where did Theophilus throw his wife's clothes?
(a) The dumpster.
(b) The fireplace.
(c) The sea.
(d) In a ditch.

4. What did Theophilus believe Christmas was?
(a) A time for family celebration.
(b) A Christian holiday.
(c) A pagan holiday.
(d) The best holiday.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is trapped in the mudflats below Mr. d'Abbs house?

2. What occupation does Oscar have after graduating from Oriel?

3. What does superstition say about a caul?

4. Who is Melody Clutterbuck?

5. Where is Oscar sitting when Lucinda talks with him on board the ship?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happened when Oscar ate the Christmas pudding?

3. What happens when Oscar runs away from his father's house and tries to go to Reverend Stratton's home?

4. How does Oscar feel about the sea?

5. Describe Theophilus' penchant for naming everything.

6. What happens when Lucinda tries to change her doll's appearance?

7. Why did Lucinda spend a year in London?

8. Describe Ian Wardley-Fish.

9. What is Dennis Hasset's reaction to meeting Lucinda?

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

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