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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Rev. Dempster prohibit Dunny from speaking to his family?
(a) Because he corrupts the family by making them think they are accepted by the village.
(b) Because he corrupted Paul by teaching him magic and about the saints.
(c) Because he corrupted Mrs. Dempster by making her laugh a lot.
(d) Because Rev. Dempster finds out that Dunny likes Paul and Mrs. Dempster.

2. What were Percy and the narrator doing in the snow at the beginning of the story?
(a) Skiing.
(b) Making snowmen.
(c) Sledding.
(d) Making forts.

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

4. How big was the population of Dunstan's home village at the beginning of the story?
(a) Four hundred people.
(b) Five hundred people.
(c) Five hundred and fifty people.
(d) Six hundred people.

5. What is the name of the narrator of the story?
(a) Denny.
(b) Percy.
(c) Dunston.
(d) Dunny.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the age of thirteen, what job does Dunny get?

2. What is the name for someone who is a know it all?

3. What religion is Mrs. Ramsay?

4. Who is the prettiest girl in the village?

5. What skills does Mrs. Dempster lack because she grew up with servants?

(see the answer key)

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