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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 | Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What hovers before Palmer's eyes before he runs after his friends to the playground?
(a) A hummingbird.
(b) A mosquito.
(c) A wasp.
(d) A dragonfly.

2. Who has Palmer invited to his birthday party?
(a) Beans, Mutton and Hank.
(b) Greeans, Mutton and Shank.
(c) Beans, Mutto and Henry.
(d) Beans, Mutto and George.

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

4. How does Palmer's dad respond when Palmer asks him if he was a wringer?
(a) He tells Palmer no, and Palmer does not have to be a wringer, either.
(b) He tells Palmer yes, and explains how much he liked it.
(c) He tells Palmer yes, and assures him he will be one, too.
(d) He tells Palmer no, he does not believe in wringing.

5. How does Palmer feel when the boys show up to his party?
(a) He is happy to have a party.
(b) He is surprised since he had not invited these boys.
(c) He feels he is finally accepted into their group.
(d) He is scared of them and closes the door.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the one person who does not care about Palmer's bruised arm?

2. How does Palmer feel running with the boys?

3. Who is Fishface?

4. With whom does Palmer attend his second pigeon shoot?

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

(see the answer key)

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