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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. Boy Staunton left on a walk during the Christmas season of 1936. When was he found?

2. On what day does Padre Blazon say that Dunstan should honor Mary Dempster in his prayers?

3. Who does Dunstan believe Eisengrim is in love with?

4. Who is the keeper of Mrs. Dempster's ashes?

5. What is the date and location the narrator gives for the writing of the story?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why, at Leona's funeral, does Dunstan feel ashamed after speaking with Milo Papple?

2. What are Paul's hopes for the show after Mexico?

3. What happens to the young men that Boy takes under his wing in his company as prodigies?

4. What are the two things that Dunstan gets the Board to agree to instead of naming him Headmaster?

5. What does Boy do when he is appointed Minister of Food in the Cabinet?

6. Why does Mary Dempster meet Dunstan when he visits her with her coat and jacket on?

7. After Dunstan moves Mrs. Dempster to a private hospital, what is the major error he commits?

8. What is unique about the magic show that Dunstan goes to see in Mexico?

9. Why is Dunstan furious at Boy when Boy gives him the roll of film to develop?

10. When it becomes evident to Dunstan that Paul does not want him back stage, what does he do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Pick one of the following, and write about how the new name does or does not support the character's persona. Use examples from the text.

1. Dunstan as the Saint.

2. Percy as Boy.

3. Paul as Eisengrim.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Foreshadowing is the use of prior events in storytelling to give an indication of future events in the story. Using examples from the book, explain how is foreshadowing used in this book.

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