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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Palmer come to realize about releasing Nipper?
(a) His tension and anxiety are gone.
(b) He is glad he did not have to release Nipper himself.
(c) He should have sent him to Dorothy's.
(d) He made a big mistake.

2. What does Palmer hear that lets him know the visitors are gone?
(a) Someone starting up a car.
(b) Two laughs.
(c) A slamming of the window.
(d) Two sharp, quick yelps.

3. How does Henry behave in Palmer's room?
(a) Happy and playful.
(b) Casual and unconcerned.
(c) Mean and teasing.
(d) Nervous and uncomfortable.

4. What does Palmer decide to wear to school on the last day?
(a) A football helmet.
(b) His elephant mask.
(c) A hockey mask.
(d) A stocking cap.

5. What does Palmer do when he knows the bird circling the field is Nipper?
(a) He covers his face hoping Nipper will not land and be shot.
(b) He calls for his parents and points at the bird.
(c) He waves and cries out for his bird.
(d) He runs off the field hoping Nipper will chase him.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does Palmer thank Henry?

2. Where does Palmer go the night of the warning?

3. What does Palmer imagine while looking for Nipper in the pigeon crates?

4. What event happens at the shoot that gets the biggest cheer of all?

5. Where does Palmer's dad take him one evening, just the two of them?

Short Essay Questions

1. Palmer has an emotional roller coaster ride when he recognizes Nipper flying above the field. What different feelings wash over him including finally holding Nipper in his hands again?

2. What does Dorothy tell Palmer at the shoot that upsets him? How does he treat Dorothy? How does she respond?

3. Palmer makes his plan to avoid confrontation with Beans and Mutto on the night of his birthday. What is his plan, and does it work?

4. When the boys line up to practice wringing a pigeon's neck, Palmer lines up with them. What is this experience like for Palmer?

5. Palmer is not excited on his birthday, not thrilled with presents or the presence of his friends. Many things hang heavy in his mind. What are some of the things that are troubling Palmer on his tenth birthday?

6. Why are Dorothy and Palmer certain they must get Nipper out of town? What other options do they have?

7. After refusing The Treatment and leaving the gang, Palmer again places Nipper's needs above his. What does he decide to do next?

8. What kinds of harassment do Beans and the gang inflict on Palmer after he has walked away from the gang? Why?

9. What curious thing does Palmer notice at the Titans baseball game? What does it remind him of?

10. Palmer knows a lot about pigeons. What kinds of things does he know about releasing a pigeon so the bird will not be able to return home? How does he use this information with Nipper?

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