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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In the Fall of 1919, what school does Dunstan enter?
(a) Edward University.
(b) Quebec University.
(c) University College.
(d) Colgate College.

3. What is the name of Dunstable's nurse in the hospital?
(a) Diana Marfleet.
(b) Deanna Margus.
(c) Dina Merless.
(d) Diane Martin.

4. What does the Catholic priest say to Dunstan's comment that Mrs. Dempster is a saint?
(a) He smiles.
(b) He agrees.
(c) He asks for proof.
(d) He laughs.

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

6. Who does Percy hit in the head with a snowball?
(a) Mrs. Staunton.
(b) Mr. Dempster.
(c) Dunny.
(d) Mrs. Dempster.

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

8. Dunny's parents were killed by what?
(a) The flu epidemic of 1919.
(b) The flu epidemic of 1918.
(c) The flu epidemic of 1920.
(d) The flu epidemic of 1917.

9. What does Dunstan give to Leola when he sees her next to Percy?
(a) A ring.
(b) His medal.
(c) A kiss.
(d) A hug.

10. What does Dunstan do right after college?
(a) He earns his M.A.
(b) He earns another B.A.
(c) He goes to work as a teacher.
(d) He earns his Ph.D.

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

12. Which church does Dunstan visit on his way out of town after his parents' funeral?
(a) Presbyterian.
(b) Baptist.
(c) Catholic.
(d) Anglican.

13. The night before Dunny departs from the village, what does Leola Cruikshank announce?
(a) That Dunny has replaced Percy in her heart.
(b) That she will marry Dunny.
(c) That she wants to go with Dunny.
(d) That she still loves Percy.

14. What statue does Dunstable see before he passes out, unconscious from blood loss?
(a) A statue of Altas holding the world on his shoulders.
(b) A statue of the Virgin and Child.
(c) A statue of a scholar.
(d) A statue of Einstein.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the Deptford magistrate believe threw the snowball at Mrs. Dempster?

2. Where does Dunstan go in Europe after he graduates?

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

4. What is revealed in Europe as Dunstan's life long interest?

5. What military division was Dunstable part of?

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