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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before going to sleep, what does Palmer do with his flashlight?
(a) Checks outside his window.
(b) Checks inside his closet.
(c) Checks the bathroom.
(d) Checks his parent's room.

2. What does Palmer know he should wish but cannot?
(a) That Nipper should only fly at night.
(b) That Nipper would go to a pigeon-friendlier town.
(c) That Nipper would find a friend.
(d) That Nipper would move to Dorothy's house.

3. How old was Palmer on his first Pigeon Day?
(a) Eight.
(b) Five.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

4. Why does the town sponsor a pigeon shoot?
(a) To raise money for the school.
(b) To raise money for the playground.
(c) To raise money for the transit system.
(d) To raise money for the baseball team.

5. Where does Palmer's pigeon sleep?
(a) In the snow.
(b) In his closet.
(c) On the windowsill.
(d) Under his bed.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many pigeons are gathered for the pigeon shoot, according to Palmer's dad?

2. What does Palmer believe he will receive from lasting out his time with Farquar?

3. What does Palmer begin to smell on his father when he sits in his dad's lap after the pigeon shoot?

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

5. How many different colors does Palmer count on the pigeon while the bird eats?

(see the answer key)

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