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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17 | Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many pigeons are gathered for the pigeon shoot, according to Palmer's dad?
(a) Eight hundred.
(b) Five hundred.
(c) Five thousand.
(d) One thousand.

2. What story do people tell about Arthur at the pigeon shoot one summer before he is a wringer?
(a) He gathered up all of the dead pigeons in a bag.
(b) He wrung a pigeon's neck in the middle of a family picnic.
(c) He became frightened and could not wring a pigeon's neck.
(d) He hid behind his father, afraid of the falling pigeon feathers.

3. When Palmer asks his mother why the boy wrung the pigeon's neck, what does she say?
(a) "To help the pigeon go to heaven."
(b) "To make the boy feel proud."
(c) "To let everyone know the pigeon shoot had started."
(d) "To put the pigeon out of its misery."

4. What is Beans' real name?
(a) Arthur Palmer.
(b) Arthur LaRue.
(c) Arthur Jenkins.
(d) Arthur Dodds.

5. What does Palmer think about Henry when they are playing at the park?
(a) Henry is the outcast and Palmer will take his place.
(b) Henry is the meekest and prey to the others.
(c) Henry is the leader and likes Palmer.
(d) Henry is shorter than the other two boys.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Palmer get for Christmas from his parents?

2. How does Palmer feel running with the boys?

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

4. What is a pigeon doing if he is roosting?

5. How does the pigeon wake Palmer in the mornings?

(see the answer key)

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