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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What relation does Paddy claim to the child who drowned in the pond?
(a) They're half-brothers.
(b) Paddy claims no relation.
(c) They're step-cousins.
(d) They're cousins.

2. What color is Paddy's bike?
(a) Red.
(b) Gold.
(c) Brown.
(d) Blue.

3. Who do the boys try to hurt by making a voodoo doll?
(a) Kevin's parents.
(b) Edward Swanwick.
(c) Ian's parents.
(d) Paddy's parents.

4. What type of dog does Ian have?
(a) German Shepard.
(b) Jack Russell.
(c) Pit Bull.
(d) Great Dane.

5. Why doesn't Paddy find giving dead legs funny anymore?
(a) He's tired of them.
(b) He likes hurting people other ways now.
(c) He's seen it too much.
(d) He knows how they feel.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What word does Paddy repeat to himself over and over when his parents are fighting?

4. What are the two new students' names that are placed in Paddy's class during his second year with Mr. Hennessey?

5. What kind of fish does Paddy's ma say is in fish fingers?

Short Essay Questions

1. What crime does Sinbad commit without Paddy and what happens after Sinbad commits the crime?

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

3. How does Paddy learn to ride his bike?

4. Using details from the text, describe Paddy and his ma's discussion about an unused room in their house.

5. Describe what happens when the two new students are added to Paddy's class in his second year with Mr. Hennessey.

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

7. On several occasions, Sinbad and Paddy ask their parents for a dog. Describe the conversation that finally leads them to stop asking for a dog.

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

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