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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which child drowns in a pond?

2. What inanimate object does Paddy feel that Sinbad is?

3. What does Sinbad NOT want in Paddy and Sinbad's room anymore?

4. How many Patricks are in Paddy's class at school?

5. What time does Mr. Hennessey tell Paddy he needs to be in bed by?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Sinbad react when Paddy offers Sinbad an item of food the day Paddy falls asleep in class?

2. How does Paddy feel about Americans fighting guerrillas?

3. What steps does Paddy take to prevent his parents' fighting?

4. Using details from the text, describe what happens to Paddy when he falls asleep in school after staying up all night.

5. What is causing the boys' play territory to become smaller?

6. When Sinbad and Paddy are talking one night in bed, how does Sinbad respond to Paddy's claims that their parents are fighting?

7. How does Paddy react to Sinbad's reaction to the food offering?

8. What errand must Paddy run for Mr. Hennessey and what does Paddy do with his reward?

9. Why does Paddy begin staying awake all night?

10. Describe the fight between Paddy and his new classmate.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A major plot point in the story is Paddy's parents' relationship. What is their relationship like and how does it affect the story?

Essay Topic 2

Using details from the text, describe how American influence played a role in the novel. Was it just a one time occurrence or were there several occurrences? List any occurrences that may have appeared and use details from the text and class discussion to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Define the term diction and describe how it affects the novel.

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