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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, The Finger.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Owen call the nuns?
(a) Devils.
(b) Tuxedos.
(c) Penguins.
(d) Gorillas.

2. Who is the narrator of the novel?
(a) Tabitha Wheelwright.
(b) Owen.
(c) An unnamed narrator.
(d) Johnny.

3. Who lets Owen's Christmas responsibilities slip to his parents?
(a) Mr. Morrison.
(b) Mr. Brinker-Smith.
(c) Johnny.
(d) Dan Needham.

4. What does the mother, whose son is killed in the Vietnam war, say about those who protest the war?
(a) That they are NOT un-patriotic.
(b) That they should be prayed for.
(c) That they ARE un-patriotic.
(d) That they should be sent to the war.

5. What does Owen steal from the school after he is expelled?
(a) Dan Needham's keys.
(b) Mr. Brinker-Smith's grade book.
(c) Headmaster White's chalkboard.
(d) The Mary Magdalene statue.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Owen write in an attempt to coax Johnny's father out of hiding?

2. Why is it impossible for any pitcher to strike Owen out playing baseball?

3. What does Owen say about the nuns?

4. What does Mrs. Wheelwright (Johnny's grandmother) decide to purchase after the two major deaths of the year?

5. What does Johnny not know how to do that most boys his age can?

(see the answer key)

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