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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 word does Paddy repeat to himself over and over when his parents are fighting?
2. What name does Paddy call the man who lives in the fields in Barrytown?
3. How many dogs are in Barrytown?
4. Why does Paddy have red eyes in class?
5. What is one of the requirements that Paddy felt was necessary in order to remain best friends with Kevin?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why doesn't Paddy want to visit the zoo again?
2. What errand must Paddy run for Mr. Hennessey and what does Paddy do with his reward?
3. Describe what happens when the two new students are added to Paddy's class in his second year with Mr. Hennessey.
4. Describe what happens when Paddy discovers a signature in a book given to him by his father.
5. 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.
6. How does Paddy learn to ride his bike?
7. What steps does Paddy take to prevent his parents' fighting?
8. Using details from the text, describe what happens to Paddy when he falls asleep in school after staying up all night.
9. Explain why the boys felt that the dogs had their tails docked. What is Sinbad's opinion regarding the matter?
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
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
Once children start moving into the corporation houses, Paddy and his friends immediately hate them. Paddy begins to grow fond of Charles, however. How does Paddy begin to change once he starts hanging out with Charles more frequently?
Essay Topic 3
Describe Paddy's relationship with his brother, Sinbad. How does Paddy treat Sinbad throughout the story? How does the way Paddy treats Sinbad affect Sinbad?
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