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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 1-42.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Paddy is stung while he is swimming, who does his mother offer to call?
(a) Paddy's father.
(b) No one.
(c) Paddy's grandfather.
(d) An ambulance.

2. Who is the main character of the novel?
(a) Kevin.
(b) Paddy Clarke.
(c) Sinbad Clarke.
(d) James O'Keefe.

3. What is the boys' favorite thing to jump when they are playing chase?
(a) People.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Hedges.
(d) Sidewalk cracks.

4. Who owns a farm that Paddy and his friends enjoy playing in?
(a) No one.
(b) The Parkers.
(c) The Donnellys.
(d) The corporation.

5. In what town do the boys live?
(a) Belfast.
(b) Motown.
(c) Glasgow.
(d) Barrytown.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Paddy read that causes him to fear World War III?

2. In what era is the novel taking place?

3. What chore must Paddy do every Sunday before Mass?

4. Whose da 'howls at the moon'?

5. Which team is Paddy's favorite football/soccer team?

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