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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) The chair creaks.
(c) He cracks his knuckles.
(d) He clears his throat.

2. How many days a week is Paddy responsible for washing the dishes?
(a) Seven.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) One.

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

4. What doesn't Paddy have at home that he is afraid to confess to his classmates and teacher?
(a) A television.
(b) A ma.
(c) A car.
(d) A phone.

5. Why couldn't Paddy hit Sinbad anymore after the food offering went awry?
(a) Paddy thought someone was watching.
(b) Paddy promised Sinbad he would not hit him anymore.
(c) Paddy loved Sinbad.
(d) Paddy didn't care.

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

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

8. Who do the boys try to hurt by making a voodoo doll?
(a) Paddy's parents.
(b) Edward Swanwick.
(c) Ian's parents.
(d) Kevin's parents.

9. What does Paddy wake up to one morning that throws off his routine for the entire day?
(a) His parents aren't home.
(b) His baby sister is crying.
(c) A dirty house.
(d) A fight between his parents.

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

11. When Paddy offers Sinbad the food and Sinbad continues to ignore Paddy, what does Paddy do?
(a) Hugs Sinbad.
(b) Pushes Sinbad to the floor.
(c) Smacks Sinbad.
(d) Dead-legs Sinbad.

12. What do Paddy and his friends steal from Cyril the butcher?
(a) A knife.
(b) Candy.
(c) Sawdust.
(d) Hamburger.

13. 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?
(a) Sinbad crying.
(b) A mouse in the toilet.
(c) His da smacking his ma.
(d) A car horn.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What truth does Sinbad always deny, even when Paddy tells him repeatedly that it is the truth?

2. What complimentary phrases does Paddy's da say often to the boys when they do something he's proud of?

3. What part of his foot does Paddy injure while playing in the dump area?

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

5. What is Ian's dog's name?

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