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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. Who mostly inhabits the parish near Boat Harbour?
(a) Farmers.
(b) Ex-convicts.
(c) Wealthy landowners.
(d) Artists.

2. How does Oscar originally plan to transport the church to Dennis?
(a) By train.
(b) By plane.
(c) By sea.
(d) By land.

3. What was the funny name of the steward who attended Oscar when he was sick on board the ship?
(a) Leftknee.
(b) Sidebottom.
(c) Rightneck.
(d) Topankle.

4. What has Oscar placed in the envelope for Lucinda?
(a) His favorite pieces of glass.
(b) Money.
(c) A lock of hair.
(d) A poem.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the vicarage that Oscar is vicar of?

2. What does Lucinda call Mr. Ahearn when he visits that makes him blush?

3. How many days is Wardley-Fish imprisoned in Sydney?

4. What was the sermon about that Lucinda and Oscar feel insulted by when they go to church on a religious holiday?

5. Where does Oscar take Lucinda to dinner in Chapter 82?

Short Essay Questions

1. Does Lucinda get along with Horace Borrodaile?

2. Does Oscar's new congregation like him as a preacher?

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

4. Does Oscar believe he can withstand anything for Lucinda's love?

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

6. Does Lucinda consider Oscar as a potential husband?

7. Does Oscar admire the glassworks factory?

8. What are the circumstances under which Lucinda says her confession to Oscar?

9. What scandal do Lucinda and Oscar create?

10. Why does Oscar hide his love for Lucinda?

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