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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Ian's dog's name?
(a) Charlie.
(b) Benson.
(c) Ian Jr.
(d) Magic.

2. How does Paddy know when his da is going to call someone a 'bloody eejit' when he's watching the news?
(a) He smacks the arm of the chair.
(b) He cracks his knuckles.
(c) He clears his throat.
(d) The chair creaks.

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

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

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

6. Why is Paddy allowed to leave school early one Friday afternoon?
(a) Paddy made no mistakes that week in school.
(b) Paddy fell asleep at school.
(c) Paddy skipped school.
(d) Paddy wanted to make sure his parents weren't fighting.

7. On what day of the week does Paddy's da bring home food?
(a) Fridays.
(b) Thursdays.
(c) Mondays.
(d) Wednesdays.

8. Which classmate does Paddy want to impress?
(a) Ian.
(b) Kevin.
(c) Charles.
(d) Liam.

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

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

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

12. What complimentary phrases does Paddy's da say often to the boys when they do something he's proud of?
(a) I'm proud of you.
(b) Right-o.
(c) Way to go.
(d) Good man.

13. What do Paddy and his friends steal from a store in Raheny?
(a) Magazines.
(b) Matches.
(c) Candy.
(d) Army men.

14. What truth does Sinbad always deny, even when Paddy tells him repeatedly that it is the truth?
(a) That Sinbad is the oldest.
(b) That their da is a drunk.
(c) That Paddy loves him.
(d) That their parents fight.

15. What color is Paddy's bike?
(a) Blue.
(b) Gold.
(c) Brown.
(d) Red.

Short Answer Questions

1. What inanimate object does Paddy feel that Sinbad is?

2. What word does Paddy repeat to himself over and over when his parents are fighting?

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

4. Why does Paddy feel like their da won the first fight Paddy ever listened to his parents have?

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

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