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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 243-282.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Paddy's da in the novel?
(a) 23.
(b) 54.
(c) 33.
(d) 42.

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

3. What bread product does Paddy find the best for making "hosts"?
(a) Vienna roll.
(b) Paper.
(c) Ordinary sliced bread.
(d) None.

4. What does Paddy call a flashlight?
(a) A flashlight.
(b) Magic beam.
(c) A candle.
(d) A torch.

5. On what day of the week does Paddy's da bring home food?
(a) Thursdays.
(b) Fridays.
(c) Mondays.
(d) Wednesdays.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who falls asleep one day when Mr. Hennessey tells the class to lay their heads down so he can talk to another teacher?

2. What part of his foot does Paddy injure while playing in the dump area?

3. When Paddy's da does not come home one night, what imaginary story does Paddy make up about his da?

4. What two new students are placed in Paddy's class during his second year in Mr. Hennessey's classroom?

5. What question does Paddy ask Sinbad when they are talking in bed one night?

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