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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 narrator say was responsible for the story of the church?

2. After Lucinda's father dies, where does her mother want to return to?

3. What does Oscar ask Wardley-Fish to do to help him understand God's plan for his future in Chapter 42?

4. What does Lucinda's mother die from?

5. Who earns a sixpence a week?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Describe Reverend Dennis Hasset.

6. Describe Oscar's view of gambling.

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

8. Why does Lucinda move to Sydney?

9. Why did Lucinda spend a year in London?

10. Is Lucinda passionate about glass?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

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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