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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What do the boys like to write their names in at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Wet cement.
(b) Mud.
(c) Sand.
(d) Pipes.

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

4. In what town do the boys live?
(a) Glasgow.
(b) Barrytown.
(c) Motown.
(d) Belfast.

5. What does Paddy do after he is stung when he was swimming to get more attention from his ma?
(a) He stabs himself with a pencil.
(b) He never got stung.
(c) He burns the sting mark with a lighter.
(d) He squeezes the sting mark.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Paddy read that causes him to fear World War III?

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

3. What item does Paddy prefer for starting fires?

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

5. What do the boys steal from a building site at the start of the novel?

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