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WorksheetsWringer End of Unit Test
Total questions: 44
Worksheet time: 3600secs
Why does Palmer dread his tenth birthday?
When Palmer starts hanging out with Beans, he does not treat Dorothy like a friend.
True
False
Wringers wring the neck of pigeons that are wounded, but not killed, by gunshots.
True
False
The only person Palmer tells about Nipper is his mother.
True
False
Palmer keeps Nipper as a pet to save him from the Pigeon Shoot.
True
False
How does Palmer save Nipper?
What are some ways that Palmer tries to keep Nipper a secret?
Who is the author of the book 'Wringer'?
Stephen King
Jerry Spinelli
J.K. Rowling
Suzanne Collins
What is the main theme of Chapter 33 in 'Wringer'?
Facing fears and making difficult choices
The role of family and community in shaping identity
The importance of friendship and loyalty
Confronting personal demons and overcoming obstacles
What event takes place in Chapter 33 of 'Wringer'?
Science fair
Pigeon Day shooting competition
School play rehearsal
Basketball tournament
What is the setting of 'Wringer'?
Waymer
Los Angeles
Chicago
New York
What is the conflict in Chapter 33 of 'Wringer'?
Palmer's fear of being discovered by his friends.
Palmer's struggle to fit in with his peers.
Palmer's desire to keep Nipper a secret from his family.
Palmer's secret care for the pigeon Nipper
What lesson does Palmer learn in Chapter 33 of 'Wringer'?
Being a follower
Standing up for what he believes in
Avoiding conflict
Ignoring his conscience
What was the hardest part for Palmer in keeping the bird a secret?
acting normal
eating his dinner on time
hiding the bird in the morning
finding food for the bird
What did Palmer convince his mother to do before coming into his room?
knock on the door
call his name
stomp on the floor
unlock the door
What did Palmer do at the end of chapter 15?
open the window to let the bird in
tell the bird to go away
swat at the bird
tell his mom about the bird
What was not in the book about pigeons?
What they eat
Where they live
How big their hearts are
Why people like to shoot them
What did Palmer name the pigeon?
Nipper
Nibbler
Nuffle
Nerf
Why did Palmer sneak the book out of the library?
He didn't want anyone to see he had a book about pigeons
He liked to steal things
He was giving it to Dorothy as a present
He did not have a library card
What woke Palmer up during chapter 13?
a pigeon tapping at his window
the boys tapping at his window
his mother knocking on his door
a nightmare
What did Palmer do when he opened his window and saw the pigeon?
he told it to "shoo" and go away
he took it inside from the cold
he threw a book at it
he decided to make it his pet
How has Palmer and Dorothy's relationship changed?
they do not have anything in common anymore
they stand up for each other
they are closer than ever
they both feel like outsiders
Why did Palmer compare having his bruise after the treatment to being in a parade?
he was the center of attention
he had to do a lot of walking
he got to dress up in a costume
he was embarrassed from the attention
What day is the pigeon shoot during Family Fest?
Saturday
Friday
Wednesday
Monday
During his first pigeon shoot, what did Palmer think the boys were going to do with the pigeons?
make them pets
break their necks
cook them
release them into the wild
What did Palmer's mother say the Wringers did to the birds?
put them out of their misery
shoot them
take them home as pets
release them into the wild
What confused Palmer?
Why the pigeons had to be killed to put them out of their misery
Why the pigeon shoot was on Saturdays
Why wringers were needed
Why his father had been a wringer
Who does Palmer go to his second Family Fest with?
Beans
Mutto
Dorothy
Henry
What does Palmer do at the end of chapter 9 after telling Dorothy about what happens to the pigeons?
He cries
He finds her and comforts her
He laughs at her
He runs the other way
What did they call what Farquar did to kids on their birthday?
The "birthday treatment."
He took them out for lunch.
Gave them some birds from hunting.
Something really nice!
Who led the kids to a World War II cannon?
Beans
Mutto
Farquar
Fishface
What did Palmer's mom replace, secretly, in Palmer's room for Nipper?
Honey Crunchers
captain crunch
crackers
hotdogs
What did Beans take from Palmer's room?
Nerf ball
Honey Crunchers
a toy soldier
the Pigeon trophy
What did Dorothy and Palmer feed Nipper on the way to release him?
donut
Honey Crunchers
crackers
nothing
Where did Dorothy take Nipper to let him go?
the seashore
the mountains
the lake
the desert
What month was it when Nipper first showed up at Palmer's window?
January
February
December
May
How did Palmer explain the word Nipper on the Nerf Ball?
Palmer said that use to be his nickname.
Palmer said that was his dad's nickname when he was a wringer.
Palmer said that was his best friend from school.
Palmer told him it was his favorite player in baskeball.
What were the names of the 3 people Palmer invited to his party? (Select all that apply)
Beans
Mutto
Henry
Nipper
What was his mother's confession
She knew Palmer had a pigeon
She knew Palmer had a robin
She knew Palmer wanted to be a wringer
Palmer does not want to hit Dorothy with snowballs, but he feels pressure from his friends.
True
False
What do we learn about Palmer's dad in chapter 10?
He is a sharpshooter and won a trophy.
He did not want to be a wringer when he was a boy.
He does not want Palmer to be a wringer.
What did Palmer find in his room when he returned from hiding from the Beans Boys?
Dorothy
Panther, the yellow cat.
His mom!
The Beans Boys were hiding in his closet!
(True or False)
Nipper was released, but returned the next day!
True
False
(Choose all that apply)
How do we know Palmer's dad is OK with Palmer having Nipper as a pet?
He did not go to the pigeon shooting contest.
He did not shoot at the pigeon shooting contest.
he told Palmer that he can keep Nipper in his room.
He snuck into Palmer's room with a flashlight and watched Nipper ROOSTING! (not roasting!)
