Understanding Wringer: A Quiz

What is the main event that takes place in the town of Waymer?

• A yearly carnival

• The annual pigeon shoot

• A music festival

• A marathon race

Who is the protagonist of "Wringer"?

• Beans

• Dorothy

• Palmer LaRue

• Henry

At what age do boys in Waymer become "wringers"?

• 8

• 9

• 10

• 11

What is Palmer's pet pigeon named?

• Nipper

• Fluffy

• Tweety

• Sky

Why does Palmer dread his tenth birthday?

• He doesn't like parties

• He fears becoming a wringer

• He is moving to a new town

• He has to start a new school

Who is the leader of the group of boys that Palmer hangs out with?

• Henry

• Beans

• Mutto

• Arthur

What does Palmer do to protect Nipper from the pigeon shoot?

• He hides Nipper in his room

• He releases Nipper far away

• He gives Nipper to a friend

• He builds a secret cage

What is the significance of the pigeon shoot in the town?

• It is a tradition to celebrate the town's founding

• It is a fundraiser for the local school

• It is a rite of passage for boys

• It is a competition for hunters

How does Palmer feel about becoming a wringer?

• Excited

• Indifferent

• Proud

• Anxious

What does Palmer's mother give him for his birthday?

• A new bike

• A book

• A baseball glove

• A pigeon