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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 did Oscar lose his horse and carriage that his bishop gave him?

2. What does Lucinda realize has hurt Dennis' reputation and career?

3. Who mostly inhabits the parish near Boat Harbour?

4. How far does Mr. Phelps walk with his son to see Lucinda and Oscar at her home?

5. What is Oscar's response when Lucinda says he has still not absolved her after her confession?

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. Does Lucinda get along with Horace Borrodaile?

4. Why is Wardley-Fish thwarted in his attempts to catch up with Oscar on the expedition?

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

6. Why does Oscar hide his love for Lucinda?

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

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

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

10. How does Oscar react to seeing Lucinda's prototype for a glass building?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Do you agree or disagree that Lucinda is a courageous person? In what ways does she express this courage by standing up for herself in the face of dominating personalities?

Essay Topic 3

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

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