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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What is Sinbad's actual first name?
(a) Kevin.
(b) Patrick.
(c) Liam.
(d) Francis.
2. Where does Paddy sometimes sit for hours?
(a) In the closet.
(b) Under the table.
(c) On his bed.
(d) In the garden.
3. Who is the central character in the story that Paddy says is the best story he ever read?
(a) Father Damien.
(b) Father Jospeh.
(c) Father Paul.
(d) Father John.
4. What game are Paddy and his friends playing when Liam breaks his teeth?
(a) Grand Prix.
(b) Grand Stand.
(c) Grand National.
(d) Grand Day.
5. Who stops trimming the hedges in the fields because the hedges are going to be dug up?
(a) County council.
(b) No one.
(c) The corporation manager.
(d) The mayor.
Short Answer Questions
1. What type of biscuits do Paddy and Sinbad eat at the picnic?
2. What does Paddy's ma find running around in their toilet bowl?
3. What prayer does Paddy state that he prefers over others?
4. What group of priests does Joseph join?
5. Who is Kevin's older brother?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the ceremony that Paddy and his friends sometimes played on Fridays.
2. Describe Paddy's relationship with his two sisters, Catherine and Deirdre.
3. What are some of the rumors Paddy and his friends heard about the death of Sean Rickard? What actually killed Sean?
4. Describe the scene that ensues after the first two boys leave the nurse's office after having their marks checked.
5. On some Fridays, Paddy's school would show a movie for the end of the day. What usually happened when the movies were shown?
6. What action during the family picnic causes Paddy to ruin Sinbad's biscuits? How does Paddy ruin the biscuits?
7. What happens when Paddy and his father go to the library?
8. Describe Paddy's relationship with his da.
9. When does Paddy's da usually teach Paddy new songs and what are some of the songs Paddy's father taught him?
10. Paddy states in the novel that the story of Father Damien was the best story Paddy ever read. Why does Paddy enjoy this story?
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