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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the boys see after pulling their prank at Dorothy's house?
(a) A hawk flying overhead.
(b) A jet airplane in the sky.
(c) A cat with a mouse in its mouth.
(d) A pigeon flying in the sky.

2. What does Palmer finally admit to Dorothy?
(a) He does not want to learn to drive.
(b) He does not want to go to school.
(c) He does not want to be a wringer.
(d) He does not want to talk to his father.

3. How does Palmer describe the feeling he has when he is with Dorothy?
(a) It is like going home.
(b) It is like floating.
(c) It is like being in love.
(d) It is like romance.

4. Why does Palmer tell Dorothy he lives in the wrong town?
(a) Because in his town people kill pigeons.
(b) Because he is a natural comedian.
(c) Because he wants to be on the stage.
(d) Because he should live in a big city.

5. Why did Palmer have trouble concentrating at school?
(a) He was thinking about sledding.
(b) He was thinking about who had been tapping on his window.
(c) He was thinking about Dorothy.
(d) He was getting sick.

Short Answer Questions

1. What diversion does Palmer create to keep the gang from coming to his house?

2. How old was Palmer on his first Pigeon Day?

3. How does Palmer describe the weeks following his birthday?

4. Before going to sleep, what does Palmer do with his flashlight?

5. Who do Palmer and the gang attack with snowballs on their way to school one morning?

(see the answer key)

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