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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. The Ramsay family moved to the village from what country?

2. Which character was born prematurely?

3. Why is Paul not accepted by the village as a child?

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

5. How big was the population of Dunstan's home village at the beginning of the story?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why do the villagers judge Mrs. Dempster as lacking?

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

4. What does Reverend Dempster pray about often?

5. Why does Dunstan kiss Leola during the celebration of war heroes in the village?

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

7. Why does Diana give Dunstable the name Dunstan?

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

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

10. Why is Dunstan unwilling to marry any woman?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the book, Fate is discussed as a character. Please pick one of the following characters and use examples from the book to describe how Fate works with, or on, that character.

1. Dunstan

2. Paul

3. Percy/Boy

4. Leona

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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

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