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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lucy make at the large table in the kitchen while Theophilus is sitting there?
(a) Cake.
(b) Stew.
(c) Pie.
(d) Scones.

2. How does Oscar disappoint Wardley-Fish when they go to Cremorne Gardens?
(a) He arrives four hours late.
(b) He says he doesn't like the place and leaves.
(c) He does not wear a coat and tie.
(d) He won't drink champagne.

3. What does the narrator say was responsible for the story of the church?
(a) Snowstorm.
(b) A lost puppy.
(c) A Christmas pudding.
(d) An abandoned building.

4. What does Mr. Stratton call Oscar at the end of Chapter 30?
(a) A fool.
(b) A devious person.
(c) A good boy.
(d) Naive.

5. What does Oscar believe about his passion for gambling?
(a) It is good for him.
(b) It is sinful.
(c) He would be lost without it.
(d) He believes everyone should have a passion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What extravagant gift does Oscar send the Strattons when he is at Oriel?

2. How does Melody feel about her companions on board the ship?

3. Where was Lucinda Leplastrier born?

4. Why is Dennis not in love with Lucinda?

5. What does the membership of the Plymouth Brethren do outside the Stratton's house?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Oscar inscribe symbols along the footpath?

2. Why is Mrs. Cousins perturbed by Lucinda's style of dress when she lives at her boarding house?

3. Why did Lucinda spend a year in London?

4. Describe Oscar's first dinner at the Stratton's home.

5. Does Wardley-Fish like Oscar?

6. What is Dennis Hasset's reaction to meeting Lucinda?

7. Describe Reverend Dennis Hasset.

8. Describe Ian Wardley-Fish.

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

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

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