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Dunstan (Dunstable) Ramsay
The narrator of the story, which takes the form of a letter to the headmaster of Colborne College
Mrs. Mary Dempster
is hit with a snowball at the beginning of the novel and her life is forever changed
Paul Dempster
was born prematurely as a result of the snowball hitting his mother's head.
Mr. Amasa Dempster
is a devout Baptist preacher who later dies during the influenza epidemic in 1918
Boy (Percy Boyd) Staunton
grows from being a petulant and irresponsible young boy to an ambitious and egotistic man. He is a genius with finance and manages to avoid failure during the Great Depression
Willie Ramsay
Dunstan's older brother. As a child he suffered a back injury that led to kidney complications.
Leola Cruikshank
the prettiest girl in Deptford, and early on develops a romantic relationship with Percy.
Liesl
hideously ugly but highly intelligent woman who manages Paul's magic show.
Faustina
The beautiful assistant to Magnus Eisengrim. This character is portrayed as a purely physical being
Padre Blazon
a member of the Jesuit group of scholars with whom Dunstan studies for a time.
The Headmaster
the recipient of the letter the novel comprises
Fiona Ramsay
Dunny's mother
Alexander Ramsay
Dunny's father
Joel Surgeoner
the tramp who is caught sleeping with Mary Dempster
Le Solitaire
The circus master who lures Paul into running away and becoming a magician
Diana Marfleet
The nurse with whom Dunstan has a relationship following his coma.
Denyse Hornick
Boy's second wife
Mabel Heighington
known for her promiscuity and is eventually caught sleeping with Percy.
Cece Athelstan
The degenerate member of one of the wealthiest families in Deptford. This character harasses Mrs. Dempster after she is found with a tramp.
Father Regan
A catholic priest in Deptford
David and Caroline
The children of Boy and Leola.
Bertha Shanklin
Mrs. Dempster's aunt,
Orpheus Wettenhall
The lawyer who executes Bertha Shanklin's estate.
Dr. McCausland
The doctor who delivers Paul Dempster and looks after Willy Ramsay.
How does the article of the school portray Dunny?
as dull and boring
Why does Dunny end his relationship with Diana?
Because he realizes she is too much like his mother
Name Mary's second "miracle"
she brings Willie back to life
Name Mary's first miracle
Mary's act miraculously reformed Joel, and inspired him to do charity work
Name Mary's third miracle
She appeared to Dunny on the battlefield
What did Leola die from?
Pneumonia
Who is Eisengrim?
Paul Demptfords stage name
Where does Dunny keep Mary's ashes ?
in his room
Who is the ego
Dunstan Ramsay
Who is the shadow?
Boy
Who is the anima
Mary Dempster
The old wise woman
Lisel
Old wise man
Padre blazon
When was Mary Dempster found in the pit
October 24, 1913
In the first chapter, what angers Percy?
Dunny has a faster sled
When does Mr. Dempster walk his wife?
In the evenings
Dunstan begins his narrative in
1908
Dunstans nickname at the colbourne
the cork
official population of deptford
500
what was the book that Dunny carried around during the war
the bible
what was Dunstan's nickname at war
the priest
Dunstan's father was the owner of what newspaper?
Deptford banner
How much did deptford Baptists pay their preacher?
$550 per annum
as a boy, which event did Percy boast about visiting
toronto exhibition
What was Mr. Stauntons nickname for Percy?
Pidgy boy-boy
what did Dunny serve as at the Dempster library?
under librarian
after Mr. D was forced to resign as Church minister, what job did he take on?
Book keeper
which war does Dunny fight in?
WWI
What did Dustan feel during most of his war experience?
boredom
Which shrine did Dunny visit in Mexico?
Guadalupe
Which book did Dunstan compare the bible to?
Arabian Nights
When does Dunstan's involvement with Mary Dempster begin?
December 27 1908
Percy's dad is a _______ (profession).
Doctor
He hit Mary Dempster with a snowball.
Percy
What is the name of Mary Dempster's son?
Paul Dempster
Dunny is offended by a college publication in _____________ because of his portrayal in the article.
College Chronicle
How long has Dunstan ("Corky") Ramsay been teaching?
45 years
________ was the Chairman of the Board of Governors at Colborne College.
Boy
What is Dunstan's article called?
Farewell to the cork
What is Dunstan's profession?
History professor
In which city does the story mainly take place?
Deptford
Dunstan's father was the owner of what newspaper?
Deptford banner
When did Dunstan start teaching at Colborne College?
1924
When was Paul Dempster born?
December 28 1908
Who is Paul Dempster's father?
Amasa Dempster
"She" is found many times naked in her house, and is considered simple.
Mary Dempster
What was Amasa Dempster's profession?
Reverend
Who is Dunstan Ramsay's brother?
Willie Ramsay
Who is Dunstan's first love?
Leola Cruikshank
What did Percy's mother call him when has was a dear fellow, just learning to talk?
Pidgy Boy-Boy
What did kids nickname Dunstan Ramsay because he used to take care of Mrs Dempster?
Nursie
Who was the school's buffoon?
Milo Papple
Who is Myron Papple?
The village barber
What job was Dunstan assigned when he was 13?
Librarian
When he was 13, Dunstan reads magic books and wants to become this.
Magician
What book does Dunstan read Paul?
A child's book of saints
When Dunstan is 15, who screams at him for teaching Paul magic tricks? This person says that Dunstan taught Paul how to cheat with cards, to handle them like a smoking-car gambler, and also to play deceptive tricks with money.
Amasa Dempster
Who is Mary Dempster found copulating with in a gravel pit?
Joel Surgeoner
Jim Warren, the part-time village policeman organizes a hunt in search of whom?
Mary Dempster
He is known as "the black sheep of our ruling family". He is a fat, swag-bellied boozer who sat in a chair on the sidewalk outside the Tecumseh House bar.
Cece Athelstan
Who resigns as pastor of the Baptist parsonage?
Amasa Dempster
Dunstan discovers that a know-all was called, among people who appreciate knowledge and culture this.
Polymath
Who does Percy Stauton date?
Leola Cruikshank
Who does Percy initially have a sexual relationship with?
Mabel Heighington
Where is Percy sent away to school?
Colborne College
In what year does Willie become severely sick so that he has a stubborn urine retention?
1914
Between what years does Dunstan go to war?
1915-1917
Dunstable's mother asks him to choose between her and Mrs. Dempster so he does this.
Joins the war
Who is a member of the Second Canadian Division and later the Canadian Corps?
Dunstan
Where does Dunstan go after the war from boredom?
France
Dunstan's fellow soldiers nickname him this because he reads the bible frequently
Deacon
Why does he keep reading the New Testament?
It is the only book there
Dunstan's fellow soldiers later nickname him this after a talent show performance.
Charlie
Which battle does Dunstan fight in?
Third battle of Ypres
Which distinction is Dunstan honoured for creeping and advancing to an enemy machine gun nest?
Victoria Cross
Who's face does Dunstan see instead of the little Madonna?
Mary Dempster