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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 religion does Oscar believe he must follow in Chapter 9?

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

3. Where is Oscar sitting when Lucinda talks with him on board the ship?

4. What is the name of Dennis' church?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Reverend Dennis Hasset.

3. Is the narrator's mother dedicated to the Church of St. John's?

4. How does Oscar feel about his father when he comes to visit him at the Stratton's home?

5. Describe Theophilus' penchant for naming everything.

6. Describe Ian Wardley-Fish.

7. Does Wardley-Fish like Oscar?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the importance of the sea in Oscar's life. Why does he fear it as a boy? In what ways does he take steps to overcome his fear? How does his fear come true?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the character of Mr. Jeffris. What kind of person is he? How is his true nature revealed during the expedition? Provide textual examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Oscar's reception at the glassworks factory with that of Lucinda's. How is he accepted and treated well? How does Lucinda react to Oscar's reception?

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