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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 133-176.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word does Paddy repeat to himself over and over when his parents are fighting?
(a) Please.
(b) He doesn't repeat anything over and over.
(c) Stop.
(d) Don't.

2. How many dogs are in Barrytown?
(a) 27.
(b) 15.
(c) 12.
(d) 36.

3. What does Paddy's ma find running around in their toilet bowl?
(a) A cockroach.
(b) A mouse.
(c) A spider.
(d) Nothing.

4. Who is the main character of the novel?
(a) Kevin.
(b) Sinbad Clarke.
(c) Paddy Clarke.
(d) James O'Keefe.

5. What is one of the issues that Paddy and his da like to discuss?
(a) Politics.
(b) Paddy's friends.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Food.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of sick people does Paddy's hero help?

2. What personal element do Paddy and his da have in common?

3. What mode of transportation becomes important to Paddy and his friends as they grow older?

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

5. What is another issue that Paddy and his da like to discuss?

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