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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Dunstan leaves the Mission, what does he give Surgeoner?

2. Who introduces Dunstan to the concept of a "fool-saint?"

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

4. What subject does Percy study in college?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What steps does Leola take in order to be the wife that Boy wants her to be?

2. Why does Dunstan become a teacher?

3. What does Dunstable do when he finds the German snipers?

4. What is Boy's logic in thinking that he is not cheating on his fiancee, as told to Dunstan?

5. Why does Dunstan feel he can never love Diana?

6. Why does Dunstan want to teach boys?

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

8. Boy gives stock tips to Dunstan that help him increase his wealth, but also cause Dunstan to feel what emotions towards Boy?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Using the descriptions of saints that are provided in the book, which saint most resembles Dunstan and why?

Essay Topic 2

Who is the hero of this story, or is there no hero to the story? What characteristics does that character possess that makes them a hero, or what characteristics are lacking in the characters that make none of them a hero? Please support your answer with evidence from the text.

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 1, Percy Staunton is referred to as the narrator's "lifelong friend and enemy." Using examples from the book, which would you say Percy was to the narrator - a friend or an enemy?

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