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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What nickname does Dunstable live down by performing a raunchy vaudevillian impersonation of Charlie Chaplain for the troops?
(a) Deacon.
(b) Reverend.
(c) Priest.
(d) Father.

2. Dunstable's actions in battle won him what award?
(a) F.G. Award.
(b) V.C. Award.
(c) C.V. Award.
(d) K.L. Award.

3. What is Leola wearing when she is standing next to Percy at Dunstan's celebration?
(a) Dunstan's class ring on her finger.
(b) A pair of earrings that Percy gave her.
(c) A diamond ring on her finger.
(d) A necklace that Dunstan gave her.

4. What feeling does Dunny admit to after hearing of his parents' death?
(a) Sadness.
(b) Relief.
(c) Calm.
(d) Happiness.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dunstan tour in Europe?

2. During his college years, who is Percy Staunton's role model?

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

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

5. What is the title of Dunstan's first published book?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the villagers decide that Mrs. Dempster is "simple?"

2. Although Dunstan's family is not rich, why do they hold a position of privilege in the town?

3. Why does Boy choose the Prince of Wales as his role model?

4. What traits does Dunstable observe in the members of his units that are attributed to German officers?

5. At the beginning of the story, what happens when the narrator leaves Percy to go home for dinner?

6. When he is presented the V.C. award by the King, what does Dunstable think about heroes?

7. Why does Dunstable carry around a Bible when he is a soldier?

8. What hampers Dunny from learning magic tricks?

9. Why does Dunstan want to teach boys?

10. How did Dunstan gain his nest egg?

(see the answer keys)

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