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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 does not want to bring more humiliation on Mrs. Dempster.
(c) Because Mrs. Dempster was a willing participant.
(d) Because he is afraid of the shame.

2. What part of Dunstable's body is amputated?
(a) His arm.
(b) His foot.
(c) His hand.
(d) His leg.

3. What did Paul Dempster do when he was 10 years old?
(a) Run away with the circus.
(b) Run away with a magician.
(c) Run away with gypsies.
(d) Run away to his aunt.

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

5. What do Diana's parents feel about Diana and Dunstan not marrying?
(a) They approve.
(b) They disapprove.
(c) Relief.
(d) Sadness.

6. Which character was born prematurely?
(a) Dunston.
(b) Leola Cruikshank.
(c) Paul Dempster.
(d) Percy Stanton.

7. What does Dunstan tour in Europe?
(a) Tourist sights he has never seen.
(b) Other colleges where he could teach.
(c) Churches.
(d) The battlefields where he once fought.

8. Dunstan becomes victim of what rumors as a bachelor teacher?
(a) That he is a homosexual.
(b) That he doesn't like women.
(c) That he is a pedophile.
(d) That he is difficult to live with.

9. What rank does Dunstable achieve before he is twenty years-old?
(a) Lieutenant.
(b) Corporal.
(c) Sergeant.
(d) Captain.

10. During his college years, who is Percy Staunton's role model?
(a) The Prince of England.
(b) The King of France.
(c) The King of England.
(d) The Prince of Wales.

11. Where does Dunstan find Paul Dempster and a statue of Wilgefortis?
(a) Lyon.
(b) Tyrol.
(c) Amsterdam.
(d) Antwerp.

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

13. What religion is Mrs. Ramsay?
(a) Presbyterian.
(b) Anglican.
(c) Catholic.
(d) Baptist.

14. In what country is Dunstable stationed at the Front?
(a) Italy.
(b) England.
(c) France.
(d) Spain.

15. According to legend, what did St. Dunstan do to the devil?
(a) Spat in his face and didn't give in to temptation.
(b) Twisted his hand when the devil reached out in friendship.
(c) Twisted his nose with goldsmith's tongs.
(d) Walked away when the devil tempted him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Percy and Leola name their first child?

2. The "fool-saint" comes from which religious tradition?

3. After Amasa Dempster gives his resignation to his congregation, what does rumor say he does with Mrs. Dempster?

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

5. What is the name of the lady who took Mary Dempster away from Deptford?

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