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

2. What nearby neighborhood do the boys travel to in order to get lost?

3. What relation does Paddy claim to the child who drowned in the pond?

4. Paddy and his friends think the rooster is what type of chicken?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Paddy feel about Americans fighting guerrillas?

2. 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.

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

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

5. Using details from the text, describe what happens to Paddy when he falls asleep in school after staying up all night.

6. Describe what happens when Paddy and Kevin try to look at Ian's dog's docked tail.

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

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

9. Why does Paddy begin staying awake all night?

10. How does Paddy learn to ride his bike?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

Using details from the text, describe how American influence played a role in the novel. Was it just a one time occurrence or were there several occurrences? List any occurrences that may have appeared and use details from the text and class discussion to support your answer.

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