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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. Who does Paddy want to be with after he falls asleep in class?

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

3. How does Paddy like his eggs?

4. Which new student in Paddy's class does Paddy decide to fight?

5. What color is Paddy's bike?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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.

2. What lies does Paddy tell Kevin when the two boys are talking about their parents fighting?

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

4. What crime does Sinbad commit without Paddy and what happens after Sinbad commits the crime?

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

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

7. How does Paddy react to Sinbad's reaction to the food offering?

8. One day Paddy wakes up to find the kitchen is still a mess. How does Paddy react to the situation?

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

10. Why doesn't Paddy want to visit the zoo again?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the story Paddy often tells lies. What are some of the lies Paddy tells? Later in the story Paddy explains why he lies. Using details from the text and classroom discussion, explain why Paddy likes to make up stories that are not true.

Essay Topic 2

Define the term diction and describe how it affects the novel.

Essay Topic 3

How does Paddy wanting to run away become a central plot element? How does Paddy prepare to run away and are there any holes in his plan? Use details from the class discussion and text to help support your answer.

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