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

2. Which character was referred to as "the little doll"?
(a) Johnny Wheelwright.
(b) Ms. Wheelwright.
(c) Dan Needham.
(d) Owen Meany.

3. How is Dan Needham described?
(a) As handsome.
(b) As unintelligent.
(c) As charming.
(d) As awkward.

4. In what has Dan Needham wrapped Johnny's present?
(a) In shiny green wrapping paper.
(b) In a brown paper bag.
(c) In silk cloth.
(d) In the Sunday newspaper.

5. Who is Lydia?
(a) The Meany's housekeeper.
(b) Johnny's neighbor.
(c) Johnny's cousin.
(d) The Wheelwright's housekeeper.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose ancestor founded the town in which the novel takes place?

2. What unusual stuffed animal is Dan Needham's gift to Johnny?

3. Where do the students typically lock Owen?

4. In Sunday school, who does Owen claim to be escaping?

5. Johnny's mother encourages Owen to switch what?

(see the answer key)

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