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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. In addition to caring for Mrs. Dempster, teaching, and being Boy's primary confidant, what publication is Dunstan doing a lot of writing for?
2. Since the former Headmaster died, what has Dunstan been doing?
3. Wettenhall lost all his money in what event?
4. How does Orpheus Wettenhall die?
5. Who does Eisengrim say was his first magic teacher?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Padre Blazon suggest that Dunstan put aside his guilt over Mary Dempster?
2. When it becomes evident to Dunstan that Paul does not want him back stage, what does he do?
3. What is unique about the magic show that Dunstan goes to see in Mexico?
4. What does Boy do when he is appointed Minister of Food in the Cabinet?
5. What are some of the options that Dunstan thinks of while he is in the shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe for why people believe in miracles and have faith?
6. What are the two things that Dunstan gets the Board to agree to instead of naming him Headmaster?
7. Why does Padre Blazon, after hearing about Mary Dempster's life and death from Dunstan, believe she is a hero in God's cause?
8. How is Boy's second wife described in the book?
9. After Dunstan moves Mrs. Dempster to a private hospital, what is the major error he commits?
10. Before Dunstan leaves to return to Colborne college, what does he convince Paul to do?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Using examples from the book, what misperceptions did the villagers of Deptford have about Mrs. Dempster that caused them to label her a fool? What ideas and actions did the villagers value that Mrs. Dempster appeared not to value? Why did Mrs. Dempster hold different values?
Essay Topic 2
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.
Essay Topic 3
Padre Blazon asks Dunstan who his devil is when Dunstan goes and visits him for the last time in Europe. How does Padre Blazon define a "devil," and, using that definition, is Liel really Dunstan's devil, or is it someone else? Why? Please explain your answer with examples from the text.
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