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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 243-282.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Paddy ends up not running away because his da leaves first. When does his da come home again?
(a) Christmas Eve.
(b) Christmas Day.
(c) New Year's Day.
(d) New Year's Eve.

2. In what era is the novel taking place?
(a) 1980's.
(b) 1960's.
(c) 1970's.
(d) 2000's.

3. What country does one of Paddy's uncles move to?
(a) Germany.
(b) Australia.
(c) Japan.
(d) France.

4. What is under Paddy and Sinbad's parents' bed?
(a) A hideaway bed.
(b) A mouse.
(c) A huge trunk filled with pictures.
(d) A large brown suitcase.

5. Which new student in Paddy's class does Paddy decide to fight?
(a) Amy O'Harra.
(b) Curtis Haywood.
(c) Charles Leavy.
(d) Sean Whelan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the colony where Paddy's hero from his favorite story went?

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

3. What does Paddy call a flashlight?

4. Why do the boys steal from Cyril the butcher?

5. What does Paddy's mother put on the sting that Paddy received while he was swimming?

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