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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 91-132.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Paddy is swimming at the beginning of the novel, what is he stung by?
(a) A wasp.
(b) A jellyfish.
(c) Nothing.
(d) A bee.

2. How old is Paddy's da in the novel?
(a) 23.
(b) 42.
(c) 33.
(d) 54.

3. 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.

4. Who is Paddy's favorite American pioneer?
(a) No one.
(b) Johnny Appleseed.
(c) Daniel Boone.
(d) Annie Oakley.

5. Where is Paddy's usual seat in the class after the spelling test on Fridays?
(a) Along the windows.
(b) At the front of the class.
(c) In the back by the coats.
(d) In the middle somewhere.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the central character in the story that Paddy says is the best story he ever read?

2. Who gets into trouble for doing the activity that is banned at Paddy's school by the headmaster?

3. What do Paddy and his friends call their teacher?

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

5. In whose shop do Paddy and his friends show their V's?

(see the answer key)

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