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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 is the name of Theophilus' book?

2. What local gossip does Theophilus repeat about the inscriptions along the path?

3. What kind of factory is for sale when Lucinda arrives in Sydney?

4. How old is Oscar when he leaves his father's home?

5. Why can't Mrs. Stratton have an official position in the Anglican church?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Oscar feel about the sea?

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

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

5. What happened when Oscar ate the Christmas pudding?

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

7. Why did Lucinda spend a year in London?

8. Describe Ian Wardley-Fish.

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

10. Is Lucinda passionate about glass?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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

Essay Topic 3

How would you characterize Dennis and Lucinda's relationship? Do they treat each other well? In what ways do they both fail each other?

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