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

2. What is Lucinda's state of mind when she first arrives on the ship?

3. What does the narrator say was responsible for the story of the church?

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

5. What does Lucinda mainly remember about her mother?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe Theophilus' penchant for naming everything.

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

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

7. What happened when Oscar ate the Christmas pudding?

8. What is Oscar's reaction when Mrs. Stratton interprets the thirty-nine articles for him as he prepares for an interview with the Provost at Oriel?

9. How does Oscar feel about the sea?

10. Describe Ian Wardley-Fish.

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

Consider the theme of addiction in this novel. In what ways do Theophilus, Oscar, Lucinda, and Wardley-Fish reveal their addictions? How do these addictions play an important role in their lives?

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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