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Name: _________________________ | Period: ___________________ |
This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who is always the high priest Zentoga when the boys have a naming ritual on Fridays?
2. What item does Paddy's father own that is in a red box?
3. On whose pillar does Kevin draw a mickey?
4. What type of sick people does Paddy's hero help?
5. What prayer does Paddy state that he prefers over others?
Short Essay Questions
1. Paddy and his friends became the Vigour Tribe for a day. What were some of the acts committed by the Vigour Tribe?
2. Describe some of the acts that Paddy and his friends committed that shows they were the town's troublemakers.
3. On some Fridays, Paddy's school would show a movie for the end of the day. What usually happened when the movies were shown?
4. Describe Paddy's relationship with his da.
5. What are some of the rumors Paddy and his friends heard about the death of Sean Rickard? What actually killed Sean?
6. How does Paddy react when he is stung by a jellyfish?
7. Describe Paddy's relationship with his two sisters, Catherine and Deirdre.
8. Using details from the text, describe how Paddy is stuck between being a child and becoming a teenager.
9. What happens to Kevin's brother when he gets into big trouble?
10. Describe Paddy's relationship with his ma.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe Paddy's relationship with his ma. Do they have a good relationship? Why/Why not? Why does Paddy feel that his ma is the best ma in the neighborhood?
Essay Topic 2
Growing up, Paddy can often hear his parents fighting. At first the fights are few and far between, but as the novel progress the fights become more frequent and violent. Describe how Paddy tries to stop the fighting and why Paddy is conflicted by the fights.
Essay Topic 3
Throughout the story Paddy often tells lies. What are some of the lies Paddy tells? Later in the story Paddy explains why he lies. Using details from the text and classroom discussion, explain why Paddy likes to make up stories that are not true.
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