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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 realize has hurt Dennis' reputation and career?
(a) An affair with one of his parishioners.
(b) A mysterious death in his house.
(c) Her association with him.
(d) Teaching.

2. What game is Lucinda playing when she sees Oscar in Chapter 64?
(a) Five Card Draw.
(b) Checkers.
(c) Poker.
(d) Pak-Ah-Pu.

3. What does Lucinda long for when she is living again in Sydney after Dennis has left?
(a) To have Mrs. Cousins visit.
(b) To go into the millinery trade.
(c) A family.
(d) To travel back to London.

4. When Oscar's housekeeper warns him that his sermons are upsetting the congregation, what is he preaching about?
(a) The evils of gambling.
(b) Love.
(c) Compassion.
(d) Charity.

5. What does Lucinda call Mr. Ahearn when he visits that makes him blush?
(a) Kind.
(b) Her long lost friend.
(c) Handsome.
(d) Uncle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Oscar tell God that he will never do again when he is lying sick in his room on board the ship?

2. Where is Lucinda going at nine o'clock at night on her horse in Chapter 64?

3. Where did Lucinda escape to when the ship stopped at a harbor in Chapter 60?

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

5. How did Oscar lose his horse and carriage that his bishop gave him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Does Lucinda consider Oscar as a potential husband?

2. Why does Oscar hide his love for Lucinda?

3. What scandal do Lucinda and Oscar create?

4. When does Lucinda visit her glassworks factory?

5. Why does Percy Smith give Oscar laudanum on the journey?

6. Describe the events of Oscar and Lucinda's Christmas Day.

7. What happens when Lucinda goes to gamble at the Chinese establishment on George Street?

8. When does Lucinda finally realize that Oscar must love her?

9. How does Mr. Jeffris show his love of power as he prepares for the expedition?

10. Why is Lucinda angry that Mr. Phelps invited her and Oscar for a tour of the factory?

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