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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13 | Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Palmer get for Christmas from his parents?
(a) A new red bicycle.
(b) A new red sled.
(c) A new red coat.
(d) A new red skateboard.

3. What does Palmer's father give him as a ninth birthday gift?
(a) His metal toy soldiers that were once his grandfather's.
(b) Roller blades.
(c) His photo album from his ninth birthday.
(d) Boxing gloves.

4. What do the boys leave at Fishface's front door?
(a) A plastic bag of garbage.
(b) A plastic bag of eggs.
(c) A plastic bag of chocolate.
(d) A plastic bag of mud and sticks.

5. What does Palmer hear in his dream on the night of his birthday?
(a) "You are finally nine years old."
(b) "You have run out of birthdays."
(c) "Your father must respect you to give you the soldiers."
(d) "You are so cool."

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do the boys see at the playground on Palmer's birthday?

2. Who is tapping at Palmer's window early one morning?

3. In Palmer's dream, what does a pigeon's eye look like?

4. What does Palmer feel "lurking in shadowy doorways"?

5. Why does Palmer run home and leave the boys behind in Chapter 12?

(see the answer key)

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