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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Paddy's hero from his favorite story die?
(a) Palm Sunday.
(b) Good Friday.
(c) Ash Wednesday.
(d) Christmas.

2. Who hides with Paddy in the pipes to try and scare their other friends?
(a) Aidan.
(b) Kevin.
(c) Sinbad.
(d) Liam.

3. What is Sinbad's actual first name?
(a) Francis.
(b) Kevin.
(c) Liam.
(d) Patrick.

4. Who teaches Paddy and Sinbad to make farting noises with their arms?
(a) Margaret.
(b) Liam.
(c) Jane.
(d) Kevin.

5. What does Paddy use to choke Brian Sheridan with while the boys are waiting to have their marks checked?
(a) A stick.
(b) His belt.
(c) His jumper.
(d) His hands.

6. Who gets into trouble for doing the activity that is banned at Paddy's school by the headmaster?
(a) James.
(b) Kevin.
(c) Patty.
(d) Ian.

7. What does Paddy want his vocation to be?
(a) Priest.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Missionary.
(d) Shop owner.

8. What game are Paddy and his friends playing when Liam breaks his teeth?
(a) Grand National.
(b) Grand Prix.
(c) Grand Day.
(d) Grand Stand.

9. In whose shop do Paddy and his friends show their V's?
(a) William's.
(b) Patrick's.
(c) Tootie's.
(d) No one's.

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

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

12. What item does Paddy's father own that is in a red box?
(a) A record player.
(b) A trumpet.
(c) A belt.
(d) A gun.

13. What weather element dampens the Clarke family's picnic?
(a) Fog.
(b) Heavy rain.
(c) Ice.
(d) Snow.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what construction material do Paddy and his friends sometimes play?

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

3. What type of car does Paddy's father buy?

4. What Native American weapon does Paddy make?

5. What marks are the school officials checking for one day at Paddy's school?

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