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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. How does Johnny swear he will die?
(a) As an Agnostic.
(b) As a Catholic.
(c) As a Baptist.
(d) As an Anglican.

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

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

4. What unusual stuffed animal is Dan Needham's gift to Johnny?
(a) A porcupine.
(b) A skunk.
(c) An armadillo.
(d) An anteater.

5. What type of quarry does the Meany family own?
(a) Diamond.
(b) Granite.
(c) Gemstone.
(d) Quartz.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Owen leave on Johnny's porch in an attempt at an apology?

2. As an adult, what does Johnny think will hold human's responsible for their actions?

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

4. How is Dan Needham described?

5. What is Johnny's mother's name?

(see the answer key)

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