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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Paddy falls asleep in class, what food item does Paddy offer Sinbad?

2. What name does Paddy call the man who lives in the fields in Barrytown?

3. On what day of the week does Paddy's da bring home food?

4. How many cousins does Paddy have in America?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the fight between Paddy and his new classmate.

2. How do Paddy and his friends react when one of their friends gets stuck in a trench and begins to sink?

3. Describe what happens when the two new students are added to Paddy's class in his second year with Mr. Hennessey.

4. One day Paddy and Sinbad find an object under their parents' bed. Using details from the text, describe what they find under the bed and what happens thereafter.

5. Using details from the text, describe Paddy and his ma's discussion about an unused room in their house.

6. On several occasions, Sinbad and Paddy ask their parents for a dog. Describe the conversation that finally leads them to stop asking for a dog.

7. What steps does Paddy take to prevent his parents' fighting?

8. Why does Paddy begin staying awake all night?

9. Describe what happens when Paddy discovers a signature in a book given to him by his father.

10. How does Paddy keep himself awake throughout the night?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Paddy's relationship with his friends. Do they have a solid relationship? Use details from class discussion and the text to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Using details from the text and class discussions, compare and contrast how Sinbad and Paddy respond to their parents' fighting.

Essay Topic 3

What are some of the important places where Paddy and his friends spend their time? How do the boys spend their time at these places? Are the places safe? Are the boys' activities safe?

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