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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what equipment does Dunny learn tricks that captivate Paul Dempster?
(a) Coins.
(b) Top Hat.
(c) Eggs.
(d) Cards.

2. Why does Amasa Dempster refuse to prosecute the man Mrs. Dempster was found with?
(a) Because he does not want to bring more humiliation on Mrs. Dempster.
(b) Because Mrs. Dempster was a willing participant.
(c) Because he is afraid of the shame.
(d) Because Mrs. Dempster doesn't want him to.

3. What skills does Mrs. Dempster lack because she grew up with servants?
(a) Child-raising and book-keeping skills.
(b) Housekeeping and book-keeping skills.
(c) Housekeeping and culinary skills.
(d) Culinary and child-raising skills.

4. What type of damage did the snowball cause to the person it hit?
(a) Permanent brain damage.
(b) Permanent hearing damage.
(c) Permanent mobility damage.
(d) Permanent vision damage.

5. What does Mrs. Dempster do to bring Willie back to life?
(a) Prays and calls out his name.
(b) Prays over him.
(c) Breathes on him and calls his name.
(d) CPR.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Percy's mother call him?

2. What book does Dunny read often to Paul in order to have Paul watch him perform tricks?

3. Where does the town find Mrs. Dempster after she wanders off at night?

4. Which character was born prematurely?

5. Why does Rev. Dempster prohibit Dunny from speaking to his family?

(see the answer key)

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