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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 name does Paddy call the man who lives in the fields in Barrytown?
2. What mode of transportation becomes important to Paddy and his friends as they grow older?
3. Why is Paddy allowed to leave school early one Friday afternoon?
4. What is Ian's dog's name?
5. How many dogs in the town have their tails docked?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Paddy keep himself awake throughout the night?
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. Using details from the text, describe Paddy and his ma's discussion about an unused room in their house.
4. How does Sinbad react when Paddy offers Sinbad an item of food the day Paddy falls asleep in class?
5. What errand must Paddy run for Mr. Hennessey and what does Paddy do with his reward?
6. How does Paddy learn to ride his bike?
7. What is causing the boys' play territory to become smaller?
8. Why does Paddy begin staying awake all night?
9. Describe what happens when the two new students are added to Paddy's class in his second year with Mr. Hennessey.
10. What crime does Sinbad commit without Paddy and what happens after Sinbad commits the crime?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Paddy changes throughout the story. In what ways does Paddy change? Does his change represent the elements in his life that he has no control over or is his change typical child development?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
How are the elements of conflict presented in the novel? Is Paddy the only character that has a conflict or are there others? Use details from the class discussion and the text to support your answers.
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