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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 does Owen leave on Johnny's porch in an attempt at an apology?
(a) A bouquet of flowers.
(b) His baseball cards.
(c) A drawing of the two boys together.
(d) A tin of homemade fudge.

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

3. When Ms. Wheelwright makes the announcement that she has good news, what does her family assume?
(a) That she is pregnant.
(b) That she has a new job.
(c) That she has won the lottery.
(d) That she is engaged.

4. Fill in the blank: Down by the riverside, Owen shouts, "He can hide from you, but he can't hide from _____ ."
(a) God.
(b) The light..
(c) The truth.
(d) Me.

5. Who does Johnny wish he knew the truth about?
(a) His father.
(b) His mother.
(c) His brother.
(d) His sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are Johnny's cousins described?

2. How old was Johnny when his mother died?

3. In which country does Johnny live as an adult?

4. What is Owen's murder weapon?

5. What do Johnny's cousins do with the hopes of drawing blood?

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