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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 makes Dennis feel stronger about himself?

2. What occupation does Oscar have after graduating from Oriel?

3. What does Oscar do when his father gives him the scientific name for his new grey "tor" stone in Chapter 10?

4. What does Theophilus check every morning as Oscar stands on a footstool?

5. What does Theophilus tell Oscar that the yellow "tor" stone is made of?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Dennis Hasset's reaction to meeting Lucinda?

2. What happens when Oscar runs away from his father's house and tries to go to Reverend Stratton's home?

3. What happened when Oscar ate the Christmas pudding?

4. Why does Lucinda move to Sydney?

5. How does Oscar react to seeing the track for the first time?

6. Is Lucinda passionate about glass?

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

8. How does Oscar feel about the sea?

9. Why is it so complicated to get Oscar to board the Leviathan?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Lucinda's unconventional upbringing influence Lucinda's behavior? In what ways does she carry on with her mother's dreams? Provide three examples that show Lucinda acting in unconventional ways.

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

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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