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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. Before heading up to Lucinda's stateroom, Oscar goes to his room to retrieve his:

2. What incident occurs in the glassworks factory that causes it to close?

3. What does Oscar tell God that he will never do again when he is lying sick in his room on board the ship?

4. When does Mr. Jeffris visit Lucinda and Oscar at their home?

5. What does Mr. Jeffris appoint Mr. Smith to be on the expedition?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Mr. Jeffris show his love of power as he prepares for the expedition?

3. How does Lucinda feel about Dennis leaving Sydney to go to a parish near Boat Harbour?

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

5. What happens when Lucinda goes to gamble at the Chinese establishment on George Street?

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

7. Does Oscar admire the glassworks factory?

8. What convinces Oscar to go up to first class and seek out Lucinda?

9. Does Oscar's new congregation like him as a preacher?

10. Why does Miriam Chadwick wear black?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Oscar describes himself as a misfit. Do you agree or disagree? Explain your reasoning and provide textual examples to support your viewpoint.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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