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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Paddy and Sinbad for stealing?
(a) They get grounded.
(b) They get burned.
(c) They get belted.
(d) Nothing.

2. Who does Paddy want to be with after he falls asleep in class?
(a) His da.
(b) Kevin.
(c) His ma.
(d) Sinbad.

3. Which one of Paddy's friends gets stuck in a trench and begins sinking?
(a) Liam.
(b) Kevin.
(c) Aidan.
(d) Ian.

4. How does Paddy feel after he and Kevin kick Ian's dog?
(a) Happy.
(b) Worried.
(c) Excited.
(d) Sick.

5. Why can't Paddy and Sinbad have a dog?
(a) Deirdre's asthma.
(b) Ma's asthma.
(c) Catherine's asthma.
(d) Da's asthma.

6. What two new students are placed in Paddy's class during his second year in Mr. Hennessey's classroom?
(a) Two boys from the corporation houses.
(b) No new students were placed in the class.
(c) Two new students from Barrytown Road.
(d) Two girls from the corporation houses.

7. What animals does Paddy think that the Americans are fighting in Vietnam?
(a) Gorillas.
(b) Dogs.
(c) Lions.
(d) Bears.

8. What item does Paddy's da give Paddy for his birthday?
(a) A record player.
(b) Five dollars.
(c) A soccer ball.
(d) A George Best book.

9. Why do the boys steal from Cyril the butcher?
(a) To stab one of the corporation children.
(b) To have a picnic.
(c) For the fun of it.
(d) To save Ian's guinea pig.

10. How much money does Sinbad receive on Sundays?
(a) Threepence.
(b) Fivepence.
(c) Tenpence.
(d) Sixpence.

11. What time does Mr. Hennessey tell Paddy he needs to be in bed by?
(a) Half-seven.
(b) Half-eight.
(c) Nine.
(d) Eight.

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

13. How many dogs in the town have their tails docked?
(a) 15.
(b) 27.
(c) 12.
(d) 36.

14. How does Paddy like his eggs?
(a) Dry.
(b) Runny.
(c) Scrambled.
(d) Sunnyside up.

15. How many dogs are in Barrytown?
(a) 36.
(b) 15.
(c) 27.
(d) 12.

Short Answer Questions

1. What doesn't Paddy have at home that he is afraid to confess to his classmates and teacher?

2. Who do the boys try to hurt by making a voodoo doll?

3. One day the boys are playing in a dump area. What does Paddy step on?

4. Why does Paddy have red eyes in class?

5. What country does Paddy want to visit when he grows up?

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