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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 34.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Palmer and the gang continue treestumping and teasing Dorothy, what does Palmer expect to happen?
(a) They would all be suspended from school.
(b) They would all get bored and do something else.
(c) They would be joined by other kids.
(d) They would be aksed to go to the school counselor.

2. Who is the one person who does not care about Palmer's bruised arm?
(a) Nipper.
(b) Palmer's mother.
(c) Beans.
(d) Dorothy.

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 smell comes to Palmer's nose as he walks onto the soccer field?
(a) The smell of barbeque.
(b) The smell of gunsmoke from the pigeon shoot.
(c) The smell of roses.
(d) The smell of fresh baked cookies.

5. As Palmer approaches his house, what is he worried about?
(a) The gang will be waiting at his house to beat him up.
(b) His mother will be angry because he is late for dinner.
(c) Nipper will be dead.
(d) His father will be waiting for him to explain why he has a pigeon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Palmer realize he has left in his room?

2. How does Palmer learn about pigeons?

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

4. What does Palmer hear in his dream on the night of his birthday?

5. What does Palmer give Beans for his birthday?

(see the answer key)

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