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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17 | Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is tapping at Palmer's window early one morning?
(a) Beans and Mutto.
(b) A pigeon.
(c) A squirrel.
(d) Dorothy.

2. How many pigeons are gathered for the pigeon shoot, according to Palmer's dad?
(a) Eight hundred.
(b) Five thousand.
(c) One thousand.
(d) Five hundred.

3. How does the pigeon wake Palmer in the mornings?
(a) Nipping at his earlobe.
(b) Tapping on the window.
(c) Walking on his head.
(d) Flying around the room.

4. How does Palmer's dad respond when Palmer asks him if he was a wringer?
(a) He tells Palmer no, and Palmer does not have to be a wringer, either.
(b) He tells Palmer yes, and assures him he will be one, too.
(c) He tells Palmer yes, and explains how much he liked it.
(d) He tells Palmer no, he does not believe in wringing.

5. What is a pigeon doing if he is roosting?
(a) Dying.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Eating.
(d) Flying.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Beans' real name?

2. How does Palmer feel running with the boys?

3. With whom does Palmer attend his second pigeon shoot?

4. What story do people tell about Arthur at the pigeon shoot one summer before he is a wringer?

5. What does Palmer begin to smell on his father when he sits in his dad's lap after the pigeon shoot?

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