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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What statue does Dunstable see before he passes out, unconscious from blood loss?
(a) A statue of the Virgin and Child.
(b) A statue of Altas holding the world on his shoulders.
(c) A statue of Einstein.
(d) A statue of a scholar.

2. The Ramsay family moved to the village from what country?
(a) Wales.
(b) Scotland.
(c) Ireland.
(d) England.

3. Who does Percy hit in the head with a snowball?
(a) Mrs. Dempster.
(b) Mrs. Staunton.
(c) Mr. Dempster.
(d) Dunny.

4. What news did Dunny's parents receive before they died?
(a) That Dunny was alive.
(b) That Dunny was in the hospital and sick.
(c) That Dunny had won a prestigious award.
(d) That Dunny was dead.

5. What did Paul Dempster do when he was 10 years old?
(a) Run away with the circus.
(b) Run away with gypsies.
(c) Run away with a magician.
(d) Run away to his aunt.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what country is Dunstable stationed at the Front?

3. What is the name of Dunstan's home village?

4. When Dunstable seeks shelter in a bombed out building after getting shrapnel in his leg, what building is he in?

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

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