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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Paul not accepted by the village as a child?
(a) His mother keeps him isolated.
(b) He lives in a house with his mother.
(c) His mother has a reputation for being simple.
(d) He is simple.

2. Who is Percy caught in a sexual act with?
(a) Mabel Heighington.
(b) Leanna Dummster.
(c) Denna Parcival.
(d) Leola Cruikshank.

3. How old was the narrator on December 27, 1908?
(a) Ten years and eight months.
(b) Ten years and six months.
(c) Ten years and seven months.
(d) Ten years and nine months.

4. What does Percy's mother call him?
(a) Pidgy Boy-Boy.
(b) Piggy Boy-Boy.
(c) Boy Piggly-Wiggly.
(d) Boy Piggy-Piggy.

5. What book does Dunny read often to Paul in order to have Paul watch him perform tricks?
(a) A Child's Book of Saints.
(b) A Child's Book of the Church.
(c) A Child's Book of Tricks.
(d) A Child's Book of Magic Tricks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the narrator's intended audience?

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

3. Which character was born prematurely?

4. What does Mrs. Dempster do to bring Willie back to life?

5. What religion is Mrs. Ramsay?

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