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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 trap does Lucinda set to lure the stewards when they come to her stateroom in Chapter 56?

2. What is Bishop Dancer pleased with about Oscar's religious views when he interviews him?

3. Who makes a formal inquiry into Dennis' sermons?

4. What does Wardley-Fish do when his boat passes Oscar's ship on its expedition journey?

5. What does Mr. d'Abbs tell Lucinda that Jeffris loves?

Short Essay Questions

1. Does Oscar admire the glassworks factory?

2. Does Lucinda get along with Horace Borrodaile?

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

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

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

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

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

8. When does Lucinda visit her glassworks factory?

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

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

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 did Oscar's rebellion of his father's religious beliefs change the direction of his life? Does Theophilus' influence carry over into the various stages of Oscar's life? Provide textual examples to explain your points.

Essay Topic 3

How does Lucinda's unconventional upbringing influence Lucinda's behavior? In what ways does she carry on with her mother's dreams? Provide three examples that show Lucinda acting in unconventional ways.

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