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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the Pirate sometimes lend Bob his dogs?
(a) So he won't be lonely.
(b) So he can go hunting.
(c) So he can see if he wants a dog.
(d) So people will think Bob caught them.

2. Why did Pilon throw rocks at train engines as a child?
(a) The firemen would throw coal which he took to his mother.
(b) He liked to get people's attention.
(c) He was just bored and looking for something to do.
(d) He wanted to improve his pitching skills.

3. Who walks about freely on St. Andrew's Eve?
(a) Children.
(b) Pirates.
(c) Thieves.
(d) Ghosts.

4. What do the paisanos steal from Sweets?
(a) Vacuum cleaner.
(b) Cigarettes.
(c) Tools.
(d) Food.

5. What happens when the children eat the pilfered food?
(a) They get sick and cry.
(b) They thrive.
(c) They lose weight.
(d) They love it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the corporal tell his baby son every day?

2. Where does Dolores try to attract men?

3. Which of the paisanos has a particularly moving experience in church?

4. Why do the paisanos not clean the windows of Danny's house?

5. Who does Pilon make dig at the treasure spot?

(see the answer key)

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