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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, The Armadillo.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is it impossible for any pitcher to strike Owen out playing baseball?
(a) Owen Meany crowds the plate.
(b) There are no players who can actually pitch the ball.
(c) Owen Meany's strike zone is miniscule.
(d) Owen Meany can hit any pitch.

2. What do Johnny's cousins do with the hopes of drawing blood?
(a) Climb trees.
(b) Wrestle each other.
(c) Tease the dog.
(d) Toss knives.

3. How is Johnny's mother described?
(a) As overweight.
(b) As intelligent.
(c) As beautiful.
(d) As bossy.

4. How does Owen typically respond when Johnny comes home from visiting his cousins?
(a) He is happy that Johnny is spending time with his family.
(b) He is excited to have Johnny back home.
(c) He is moody for a few days.
(d) He hasn't realized that Johnny was gone.

5. What is Owen's defining physical characteristic?
(a) His weight.
(b) His skin color.
(c) His hair color.
(d) His height.

Short Answer Questions

1. What product does the Meany family produce with the return from the quarry?

2. Fill in the blank to the children's playtime chant: "Last one _____ has to kiss Hester the Molester!"

3. How does Johnny swear he will die?

4. In what has Dan Needham wrapped Johnny's present?

5. Which boy always ends up having to kiss "Hester the Molester"?

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