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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. Before heading up to Lucinda's stateroom, Oscar goes to his room to retrieve his:
(a) Cards.
(b) Sweater.
(c) Caul.
(d) Book.

2. What is the name of the vicarage that Oscar is vicar of?
(a) St. John's.
(b) Bellinger.
(c) Randwick.
(d) Parramatta.

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

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

5. What does Mrs. d'Abbs press into Oscar's hand when he and Lucinda leave her house after arguing with her husband?
(a) Orange.
(b) Flower.
(c) Letter.
(d) Banana.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Oscar believe that Lucinda is in love with?

3. When does Mr. Jeffris visit Lucinda and Oscar at their home?

4. What job does Arthur Phelps have?

5. How does Oscar decide about taking a job offer in Chapter 75?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Miriam Chadwick wear black?

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

3. What scandal do Lucinda and Oscar create?

4. When does Lucinda visit her glassworks factory?

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

6. How does Oscar's enthusiastic description of the phosphorescence phenomenon end up making him feel lonely and left out?

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

8. Does Oscar admire the glassworks factory?

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

10. Does Lucinda consider Oscar as a potential husband?

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