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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 1-42.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Paddy and his friends call their teacher?
(a) Henno.
(b) Jerk.
(c) Drunk.
(d) Spa.

2. When Paddy is swimming at the beginning of the novel, what is he stung by?
(a) A bee.
(b) A wasp.
(c) A jellyfish.
(d) Nothing.

3. Where do the gang of boys like to light fires?
(a) In their backyards.
(b) At the building site.
(c) Nowhere.
(d) At the school shed.

4. Who owns a farm that Paddy and his friends enjoy playing in?
(a) The Donnellys.
(b) The Parkers.
(c) The corporation.
(d) No one.

5. Which writer of the Irish Proclamation of Independence does Paddy say is his grandfather?
(a) Joseph Plunkett.
(b) P.H. Pearse.
(c) Thomas J. Clarke.
(d) Sean MacDiarmada.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Sinbad's actual first name?

2. In what era is the novel taking place?

3. What item does Paddy request in a letter to Santa for Christmas?

4. What chore must Paddy do every Sunday before Mass?

5. What item does Paddy prefer for starting fires?

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