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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 30.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. At the end of the day, why does Palmer feel he can smile?
(a) Because the day is over.
(b) Because he is going to a new school in the fall.
(c) Because he has successfuly fooled his teacher.
(d) Because he has finished this school year and kept Nipper hidden.

4. What does the pigeon do when Palmer opens the window the second evening?
(a) The pigeon walks into Palmer's bedroom and up to his head.
(b) The pigeon flies away.
(c) The pigeon hops to the desk and looks at Palmer.
(d) The pigeon flies around the room squawking.

5. What does Beans do when he sees a pigeon in the sky?
(a) Pulls out a bb gun and shoots at it.
(b) Chases after it to an alley.
(c) Chases it and wrings its neck.
(d) Pulls out a slingshot and shoots at it.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does the town sponsor a pigeon shoot?

3. What was Palmer fearful the teacher would notice about him?

4. What does Palmer ask the boys to check him for when the bird is gone?

5. How does Palmer feel when the boys show up to his party?

(see the answer key)

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