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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. Liesl wants to incorporate a thought-reading act into the show called what?

2. When Dunstan does not get the job as the new Headmaster, he insists on a paid leave of absence to go where?

3. Who asks Dunstan to write the official autobiography of Boy's life?

4. What does Eisengrim tell Boy that he called him during Eisengrim's days in Deptford?

5. Dunstan's priest friend is tolerated by the other Jesuits because he is what?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Padre Blazon, after hearing about Mary Dempster's life and death from Dunstan, believe she is a hero in God's cause?

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

5. Who does the head, during a magic show, say killed Boy Staunton?

6. Why is Dunstan deemed unacceptable to be Headmaster at the school by the Board?

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

8. What is Boy Staunton's association with the Crown Prince?

9. Why does Dunstan feel that Boy is using him in his entourage?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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