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

2. When Owen sees his parents in the audience, what does he shout from the stage?
(a) I'm so glad you could make it.
(b) Who invited you?
(c) Get out of here!
(d) What do you think you're doing here?

3. What does Dan believe will disappear once Owen begins his schooling at Gravesend?
(a) His zest for life.
(b) He religious zeal.
(c) His laughter.
(d) His eccentricities.

4. Who takes the dressmaking dummy from Tabitha's bedroom?
(a) Owen.
(b) Johnny.
(c) Aunt Martha.
(d) Dan Needham.

5. Where did Ms. Wheelwright meet her new boyfriend?
(a) On an airplane.
(b) On the train.
(c) On the Internet.
(d) In the doctor's office.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who lets Owen's Christmas responsibilities slip to his parents?

3. What does the mother, whose son is killed in the Vietnam war, say about those who protest the war?

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

5. What happened to Owen after the murder?

(see the answer key)

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