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

2. What color eyes does Lucinda have?
(a) Green.
(b) Blue.
(c) Hazel.
(d) Brown.

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

4. When Lucinda leaves Paramatta, who takes her to Sydney?
(a) Sol Myer.
(b) Mrs. Cousins.
(c) Mr. Ahearn.
(d) Mr. d'Abbs.

5. Where is Theophilus injured when he is in the water on Christmas Day in Chapter 5?
(a) Head.
(b) Foot.
(c) Arm.
(d) Thigh.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Lucinda's father dies, where does her mother want to return to?

2. When Oscar meets his father along the road carrying buckets, what does Theophilus look like?

3. What does Theophilus check every morning as Oscar stands on a footstool?

4. What does Lucinda's mother plan to do with the farm so she can retire from farming?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why did Oscar inscribe symbols along the footpath?

3. Why does Lucinda like to go to Mr. d'Abb's house in the evenings?

4. Is Lucinda passionate about glass?

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

6. Does Wardley-Fish like Oscar?

7. How does Oscar feel about the sea?

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

9. Describe Reverend Dennis Hasset.

10. What happened when Oscar ate the Christmas pudding?

(see the answer keys)

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