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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Dunny's parents were killed by what?
(a) The flu epidemic of 1917.
(b) The flu epidemic of 1920.
(c) The flu epidemic of 1919.
(d) The flu epidemic of 1918.

2. What subject does Dunny study in the library?
(a) Literature.
(b) Magic.
(c) Jokes.
(d) History.

3. According to legend, what did St. Dunstan do to the devil?
(a) Walked away when the devil tempted him.
(b) Twisted his nose with goldsmith's tongs.
(c) Twisted his hand when the devil reached out in friendship.
(d) Spat in his face and didn't give in to temptation.

4. What were Percy and the narrator doing in the snow at the beginning of the story?
(a) Making snowmen.
(b) Making forts.
(c) Sledding.
(d) Skiing.

5. Who presents Dunny with his military award?
(a) The King.
(b) The commanding general.
(c) The Queen.
(d) His commanding officer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of damage did the snowball cause to the person it hit?

2. When Dunny's mother makes him choose between Mrs. Dempster and her, what is Dunny's choice?

3. Where does the village gather to celebrate Dunstan's return?

4. What news did Dunny's parents receive before they died?

5. After passing out, unconscious from blood loss, where does Dunstable wake up?

(see the answer key)

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