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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 does Lucinda offer to Mr. Jeffris and his men so that they return Oscar safely?

2. Where is Lucinda going at nine o'clock at night on her horse in Chapter 64?

3. Why does Mr. Jeffris hire a trumpeter?

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

5. Where did Lucinda escape to when the ship stopped at a harbor in Chapter 60?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Oscar's enthusiastic description of the phosphorescence phenomenon end up making him feel lonely and left out?

2. Why is Lucinda angry that Mr. Phelps invited her and Oscar for a tour of the factory?

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

4. What is the state of the glassworks factory when Lucinda returns to Sydney?

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

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

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

8. Does Oscar believe he can withstand anything for Lucinda's love?

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

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

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

How would you characterize Dennis and Lucinda's relationship? Do they treat each other well? In what ways do they both fail each other?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Oscar's view of how God helps him make decisions in his life. What does he say about God's guidance when it comes to gambling? How does he justify his actions by using "God's will" as an excuse?

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