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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What mode of transportation becomes important to Paddy and his friends as they grow older?
(a) Horses.
(b) Public transportation.
(c) Cars.
(d) Bikes.

2. Which child drowns in a pond?
(a) No one.
(b) James O'Keefe.
(c) Kevin Conray.
(d) Keith Simpson.

3. After Paddy and Sinbad's conversation in bed one night, what name does Paddy start calling Sinbad?
(a) Francis.
(b) Fred.
(c) Frank.
(d) Fatso.

4. What are the two new students' names that are placed in Paddy's class during his second year with Mr. Hennessey?
(a) Amy O'Harra and Sarah James.
(b) Sam Youths and Curtis Haywood.
(c) No new students were added to the class.
(d) Charles Leavy and Sean Whelan.

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

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

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

8. What crime does Sinbad commit without Paddy?
(a) Putting sugar in a gas tank.
(b) Stealing from a store.
(c) Breaking a window.
(d) Lighting a fire.

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

10. What does Sinbad NOT want in Paddy and Sinbad's room anymore?
(a) Paddy's bed.
(b) The nightlight.
(c) Sinbad's teddy bear.
(d) Sinbad's bed.

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

12. Who hides in the object under Paddy's parents' bed?
(a) Kevin.
(b) Catherine.
(c) Paddy.
(d) Sinbad.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many Patricks are in Paddy's class at school?

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

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

4. What question does Paddy ask Sinbad when they are talking in bed one night?

5. One day Paddy is playing with his cars in the hallway when he hears a distinct sound for the first time. What is the sound?

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