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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. How does Barb Wiggins tease Owen Meany?
(a) By pulling his hair and kicking his shins.
(b) With kisses and affectionate pats.
(c) By completely ignoring him whenever he speaks.
(d) With brutal name calling.

2. Who is the rector of the Episcopal church?
(a) Dan Needham.
(b) Rev. Dudley Wiggins.
(c) Rev. Lewis Merrill.
(d) There is no rector for the Episcopal church.

3. How do the adolescent boys of Gravesend view Ginger?
(a) As a role-model.
(b) As a fantasy.
(c) As one of the boys.
(d) As a figure of authority.

4. What does Owen write in an attempt to coax Johnny's father out of hiding?
(a) An article.
(b) A play.
(c) A short story.
(d) A poem.

5. How is Owen referred to in the text?
(a) As a martyr.
(b) As a hero.
(c) As a villain.
(d) As a bully.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Owen steal from the school after he is expelled?

2. What do Johnny's cousins do with the hopes of drawing blood?

3. Which sport is Owen passionate about?

4. What behavior of Hester's becomes a worry for her cousin, Johnny.

5. What role has Owen played every year in the Christmas pageant and swears that he will never play again?

(see the answer key)

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