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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Liesl and Dunstan fight, what does Liesl come back to get from Dunstan's room?
(a) Her wallet.
(b) Her coat.
(c) Her room key.
(d) Her purse.

2. When Dunstan does not respond to Liesl's advances, what does Liesl beat him with?
(a) A bat.
(b) A lamp.
(c) His wooden leg.
(d) His cane.

3. Boy makes a fortune during what time period because he specializes in providing bulky, comforting and cheap food?
(a) The 1940's.
(b) World War II.
(c) The 1910's.
(d) The Depression.

4. What does Liesl tell Dunstan his obsession with Mary Dempster is about?
(a) His inability to feel love for anyone.
(b) His inability to connect with his fellow human beings.
(c) His inability to love a woman.
(d) His inability to love his mother.

5. When Boy gets upset during the Christmas season of 1936, what does Leola find in his coat pocket?
(a) A receipt for her Christmas present.
(b) A note from Boy's lover.
(c) A note from Boy's father.
(d) A receipt for a new house.

6. When does Boy return for good from his war efforts in Europe?
(a) 1946.
(b) 1947.
(c) 1948.
(d) 1945.

7. The papers reported Boy Staunton was found in his car in the bottom of what harbor?
(a) Ontario.
(b) Quebec.
(c) Toronto.
(d) Montreal.

8. On what day does Padre Blazon say that Dunstan should honor Mary Dempster in his prayers?
(a) Mother's Day.
(b) Martyr's Day.
(c) All Soul's Day.
(d) All Saint's Day.

9. When Boy humiliates Leola at dinner with Dunstan, what story does Dunstan tell Boy?
(a) The story of St. Dunstan and the devil.
(b) The story of St. Wilgefortis.
(c) The story of Gyges and King Candaules.
(d) The story of Candules and King Gyanvies.

10. What is the tour in Mexico supposed to do for the show?
(a) Bring it to international notice.
(b) Gain a following.
(c) Make money.
(d) Perfect it.

11. How does Orpheus Wettenhall die?
(a) He commits suicide.
(b) He doesn't die.
(c) He gets run over by a car.
(d) He gets murdered.

12. When Paul thanks Dunstan for the temporary loan, what is he referring to?
(a) The money Dunstan sent him when he ran away.
(b) The money in Dunstan's wallet when he took it in Europe.
(c) The money Dunstan gave him while they were in Europe.
(d) The money Paul got when his mother died.

13. When Eisengrim is speaking to Boy, what does Eisengrim say caused him to run away?
(a) The village's hate of his mother.
(b) Boy's awful treatment of Dunstan.
(c) Boy calling his mother a whore.
(d) Boy's bullying of the other boys.

14. While Dunstan is in Latin America, what kind of show does he go see?
(a) A side show.
(b) A theater show.
(c) A magic show.
(d) A dancing show.

15. Since the former Headmaster died, what has Dunstan been doing?
(a) Serving as the head teacher to help the interim Headmaster.
(b) Serving as the head of the search for a new Headmaster.
(c) Serving as the head of the history department.
(d) Serving as temporary Headmaster.

Short Answer Questions

1. Boy takes a lot of heat for what characteristic?

2. Boy's second wife believes she can get him appointed to what position?

3. The final act of the show Dunston sees in Latin America is based on what tale?

4. Leola dies of what disease?

5. Boy Staunton left on a walk during the Christmas season of 1936. When was he found?

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