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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Paddy use a small spoon when eating ice cream?
(a) He doesn't like ice cream.
(b) It makes the ice cream last longer.
(c) His parents make him so he won't get sick.
(d) No reason.

2. Which of Paddy's friends does not attend the same school as Paddy?
(a) Kevin Conroy.
(b) James O'Keefe.
(c) Liam O'Connell.
(d) Edward Swanwick.

3. What do the boys steal from a building site at the start of the novel?
(a) Bricks.
(b) Plywood.
(c) Nails.
(d) Glass.

4. Where does the Clarke family eat their picnic meal?
(a) On a picnic table.
(b) Under a tree.
(c) In a field.
(d) In the car.

5. Why can't Paddy and Sinbad have a dog?
(a) Catherine's asthma.
(b) Da's asthma.
(c) Ma's asthma.
(d) Deirdre's asthma.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Paddy feel after he and Kevin kick Ian's dog?

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

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

4. How many dogs are in Barrytown?

5. What does Paddy pick as his pet when he has to write about his favorite pet in a homework assignment?

(see the answer key)

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