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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. What does Palmer begin to smell on his father when he sits in his dad's lap after the pigeon shoot?
(a) The smell of cigar smoke.
(b) The smell of cigarette smoke.
(c) The smell of gunsmoke.
(d) The smell of campfire smoke.

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

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

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

5. How does Palmer feel running with the boys?
(a) Frightened.
(b) Alone.
(c) Let down.
(d) Excited.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What do the boys begin yelling at the park when they are playing their game?

5. What special food does Palmer get for his pigeon?

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