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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. What is the name for someone who is a know it all?

2. With what equipment does Dunny learn tricks that captivate Paul Dempster?

3. Why does Rev. Dempster prohibit Dunny from speaking to his family?

4. Who is Percy caught in a sexual act with?

5. What does Dunny tell Diana he wants to do after the war?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. While in Europe searching for the statue he saw on the battlefield, what does Dunstan find that becomes a life-long study?

3. What does Reverend Dempster pray about often?

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

5. When Dunstable awakens in the hospital, what has happened to his body?

6. Why do the Dempster's always take their stroll around town during the dinner hour?

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

8. Boy wants Dunstan to drop his fixation with saints, but Dunstan feels differently about his path in life. Why?

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

10. Why was Dunstable relieved to hear the news of his mother's death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The title of the book is "Fifth Business." What do you think this title is meant to describe? Where in the book is the title mentioned, and why would it be mentioned there? Please support your answer with examples and ideas from the book.

Essay Topic 2

If you had to pick one theme that is present throughout the book, what theme would that be? Support your reasoning with examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

What is the role that magic plays in the life of Paul Dempster? How and why does his interest in magic start? Does magic play any role in his decision to run away? What is Paul doing with magic as an adult? How does Paul describe his relationship with magic? Support your answer with examples from the book.

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