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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 height.
(b) His skin color.
(c) His hair color.
(d) His weight.

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

3. In which country does Johnny live as an adult?
(a) France.
(b) England.
(c) Canada.
(d) Mexico.

4. What is Owen's murder weapon?
(a) A handgun.
(b) A hatchet.
(c) A pool stick.
(d) A baseball.

5. Who is the narrator of the novel?
(a) An unnamed narrator.
(b) Owen.
(c) Tabitha Wheelwright.
(d) Johnny.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Ms. Wheelwright meet her new boyfriend?

2. Who is Lydia?

3. What type of quarry does the Meany family own?

4. How is Owen referred to in the text?

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

(see the answer key)

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