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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. When Oscar's housekeeper warns him that his sermons are upsetting the congregation, what is he preaching about?

2. When Lucinda and Oscar visit the glassworks factory, what do the men do?

3. What does Horace Borrodaile speak about in his monologues on board the ship?

4. What game is Lucinda playing when she sees Oscar in Chapter 64?

5. What does Lucinda sneak out of the house to do late at night while Oscar is living with her?

Short Essay Questions

1. When does Lucinda finally realize that Oscar must love her?

2. Why does Mrs. Smith change her mind about working as Lucinda's housekeeper?

3. What are the circumstances under which Lucinda says her confession to Oscar?

4. Why do Horace Borrodaile and Percy Smith try to get Oscar to walk on the open deck?

5. Describe the events of Oscar and Lucinda's Christmas Day.

6. Why does Percy Smith give Oscar laudanum on the journey?

7. Does Oscar admire the glassworks factory?

8. Does Lucinda consider Oscar as a potential husband?

9. How does Lucinda grow comfortable around Oscar and begin to admire him again?

10. Why does Oscar hide his love for Lucinda?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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?

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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