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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What new experience does Palmer have when falling asleep after talking to his mother?
(a) He falls asleep and has nightmares about snow.
(b) He falls asleep and dreams about pigeons.
(c) He does not sleep alone, his pigeon is sleeping in his room.
(d) He does not fall asleep, worried that his pigeon will peck on him.

3. How does Palmer decide to handle Saturday and the pigeon shoot?
(a) He runs away from home.
(b) He pretends to be sick and stays home all day.
(c) He goes with Dorothy's family to the neighboring town to shop.
(d) He leaves with his family for the weekend.

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

5. How does the pigeon wake Palmer in the mornings?
(a) Flying around the room.
(b) Walking on his head.
(c) Nipping at his earlobe.
(d) Tapping on the window.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has Palmer invited to his birthday party?

2. Who does Palmer find in his bedroom in the middle of the night?

3. Why does the town sponsor a pigeon shoot?

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

5. What is a pigeon doing if he is roosting?

(see the answer key)

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