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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 177-221.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of Paddy's friends does not attend the same school as Paddy?
(a) Edward Swanwick.
(b) Kevin Conroy.
(c) James O'Keefe.
(d) Liam O'Connell.

2. Where does Paddy light Sinbad's lips on fire?
(a) The pipes.
(b) At home.
(c) Nowhere.
(d) The school shed.

3. What does Paddy do after he is stung when he was swimming to get more attention from his ma?
(a) He stabs himself with a pencil.
(b) He burns the sting mark with a lighter.
(c) He never got stung.
(d) He squeezes the sting mark.

4. Where does the Clarke family eat their picnic meal?
(a) Under a tree.
(b) In the car.
(c) In a field.
(d) On a picnic table.

5. What do Paddy and his friends steal from Cyril the butcher?
(a) Hamburger.
(b) Sawdust.
(c) Candy.
(d) A knife.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what construction material do Paddy and his friends sometimes play?

2. What item does Paddy's da give Paddy for his birthday?

3. What is the record number of pages that Paddy's ma read in one night?

4. What does Paddy light between Sinbad's lips?

5. How old is Paddy's da in the novel?

(see the answer key)

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