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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the narrator's mother take the wire from the fuse in Chapter 2?

2. What does the narrator say was responsible for the story of the church?

3. What excuse does Lucinda give Dennis when she tells him she must leave before their celebratory dinner in Chapter 40?

4. What does Theophilus ask Mrs. Williams to do after Oscar runs away?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe how Lucinda meets Oscar on board the Leviathan.

2. Describe Theophilus' penchant for naming everything.

3. Does Wardley-Fish like Oscar?

4. How does Oscar feel about his father when he comes to visit him at the Stratton's home?

5. Is Elizabeth Leplastrier well-liked by the people of New South Wales?

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

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

8. What is Oscar's reaction when Mrs. Stratton interprets the thirty-nine articles for him as he prepares for an interview with the Provost at Oriel?

9. How has Mrs. Stratton's passion for debate been a liability in her life?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Oscar's reception at the glassworks factory with that of Lucinda's. How is he accepted and treated well? How does Lucinda react to Oscar's reception?

Essay Topic 2

How did Oscar's rebellion of his father's religious beliefs change the direction of his life? Does Theophilus' influence carry over into the various stages of Oscar's life? Provide textual examples to explain your points.

Essay Topic 3

Describe Reverend Stratton's role as a patron to Oscar. How has he provided for him financially in ways that his father would not? How does he support his education and religious studies? In what ways do you think Oscar fails him?

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