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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 noise is described as being as "definite as a walnut cracking?"

2. How does Oscar disappoint Wardley-Fish when they go to Cremorne Gardens?

3. What does Theophilus Hopkins study in the natural world?

4. What does Lucinda think of George Eliot?

5. What does Lucinda send to Dennis Hasset?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Oscar deal with Reverend Stratton's discovery of a losing betting stub?

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

4. Describe Theophilus' penchant for naming everything.

5. Describe Ian Wardley-Fish.

6. Describe Reverend Dennis Hasset.

7. Why does Theophilus check Oscar's lungs every morning?

8. Is Lucinda passionate about glass?

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

10. How does Theophilus make it difficult for Lucy Millar to tend to her chores in the Stratton's kitchen?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Is Oscar responsible for Reverend Stratton's death, as he claims in his prayers for forgiveness? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Miriam Chadwick, the narrator's great grandmother. How did she take the opportunity presented to her by Dennis Hasset and become engaged to Oscar? What does she do when she realizes she has inherited a fortune? What does this suggest about her character?

Essay Topic 3

Describe how the phenomenon of phosphorescence is used to further the plot in Oscar and Lucinda. In what ways does this event help Oscar overcome his fear and visit Lucinda's stateroom? How does the phosphorescence change Lucinda's impressions of Oscar?

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