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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. Which President wrote the "State of the Union Message" that Johnny reads as an adult?
(a) President Carter.
(b) President Reagan.
(c) President Bush.
(d) President Lincoln.

2. What is Johnny's initial reaction to his gift from Dan Needham?
(a) He is excited.
(b) He is apathetic.
(c) He is terrified.
(d) He is disappointed.

3. For which holiday does Owen hope to meet Johnny's cousins?
(a) Halloween.
(b) Thanksgiving.
(c) Independance Day.
(d) Christmas.

4. Fill in the blank: In the first paragraph of the novel, Johnny says, "I am a ____ because of Owen Meany."
(a) Convict.
(b) Hero.
(c) Christian.
(d) Monster.

5. Fill in the blank to the children's playtime chant: "Last one _____ has to kiss Hester the Molester!"
(a) In the lake.
(b) In the car.
(c) To the tree.
(d) To the house.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Ms. Wheelwright makes the announcement that she has good news, what does her family assume?

3. What does Owen claim God has taken from him to make him God's instrument?

4. How old was Johnny when his mother died?

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

(see the answer key)

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