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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. What does the willow pattern on the Stratton's china look like to Oscar?

2. What does Oscar plan to do once he has earned enough money from gambling in Chapter 41?

3. After his wife's death, where did Theophilus throw his wife's clothes?

4. What does Oscar find in the envelope that Reverend Stratton sent him?

5. Where does Oscar go to live after graduating from Oriel?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Melody Clutterbuck think about Wardley-Fish's friendship with Oscar?

2. What happens when Lucinda tries to change her doll's appearance?

3. How does Oscar feel about the sea?

4. What happened when Oscar ate the Christmas pudding?

5. Describe Ian Wardley-Fish.

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

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

8. Describe Reverend Dennis Hasset.

9. Does Wardley-Fish like Oscar?

10. Describe Oscar's view of gambling.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider the theme of addiction in this novel. In what ways do Theophilus, Oscar, Lucinda, and Wardley-Fish reveal their addictions? How do these addictions play an important role in their lives?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Oscar's reaction to Lucinda's prototype. What kind of language does he use to express his opinion of it? How does his reaction help Lucinda understand something about her feelings for him?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Oscar's view of how God helps him make decisions in his life. What does he say about God's guidance when it comes to gambling? How does he justify his actions by using "God's will" as an excuse?

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