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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, The Finger.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Owen write in an attempt to coax Johnny's father out of hiding?
(a) A short story.
(b) A play.
(c) A poem.
(d) An article.

2. What event in Johnny's life does he feel still stuck in?
(a) The final baseball game.
(b) The Christmas Pageant.
(c) The days with the armadillo.
(d) The summer he spent with Hester.

3. What happens when Barb Wiggins loses control of the angel during the Christmas pageant?
(a) He swings wildly, taking down the stars.
(b) He crashes into the manger holding the Christ Child.
(c) He plummets into a free fall.
(d) He becomes terribly tangled in the ropes.

4. When Owen repeats the line, "God has taken your mother. My hands were the instrument. God has taken my hands. I am God's instrument," how does Johnny respond?
(a) He punches Owen.
(b) He kicks Owen.
(c) He hugs Owen.
(d) He drops Owen.

5. Which play is Dan Needham directing?
(a) The Christmas Pageant.
(b) A Christmas Carol.
(c) The Sound of Music.
(d) Peter Pan.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the night of the Christmas play, which character is hinted to be able to see the future?

2. What does Dan think is the ultimate message that Owen was trying to send with the stuffed animal?

3. How is Owen feeling on the night of the Christmas pageant?

4. How does Johnny react to Owen's date for the dance?

5. What role has Owen played every year in the Christmas pageant and swears that he will never play again?

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