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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Dunstan recognizes Joel Surgeoner as the tramp/vagrant who did what?
(a) Ran away with Paul Dempster.
(b) Led Amsa Dempster to Mary Dempster.
(c) Stole Mary Dempster from her house.
(d) Led Mary Dempster to her downfall.

3. What do Percy and Leola name their first child?
(a) Charles Edward.
(b) Edward Charles.
(c) David Edward.
(d) Edward David.

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

5. What is the name of the lady who took Mary Dempster away from Deptford?
(a) Miss Bertha Shanklin.
(b) Miss Beth Sharky.
(c) Miss Becky Shavels.
(d) Miss Belinda Shales.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the leader of the circus Paul belongs to?

2. What nickname does Dunstable live down by performing a raunchy vaudevillian impersonation of Charlie Chaplain for the troops?

3. The night before Dunny departs from the village, what does Leola Cruikshank announce?

4. Who presents Dunny with his military award?

5. What does Percy Staunton share with Dunstan that enables Dunstan to get more money?

(see the answer key)

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