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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What color is the water bottle that Paddy receives for Christmas?
(a) Blue.
(b) Green.
(c) Red.
(d) Black.

3. What item does Paddy prefer for starting fires?
(a) A lighter.
(b) Matches.
(c) A magnifying glass.
(d) Rubbing sticks together.

4. Which team is Paddy's favorite football/soccer team?
(a) Manchester United.
(b) Westham United.
(c) Liverpool.
(d) Manchester City.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what era is the novel taking place?

2. What is one of the issues that Paddy and his da like to discuss?

3. Where does Paddy light Sinbad's lips on fire?

4. What does Paddy do after he is stung when he was swimming to get more attention from his ma?

5. What does Paddy light between Sinbad's lips?

(see the answer key)

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