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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 city do Owen and Johnny travel to on their holiday from school?
(a) Boston.
(b) Chicago.
(c) Bangor.
(d) Philadelphia.

2. What is Owen doing when Johnny finds him backstage?
(a) Laughing.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Crying.
(d) Pacing.

3. What do Johnny's cousins do with the hopes of drawing blood?
(a) Wrestle each other.
(b) Toss knives.
(c) Tease the dog.
(d) Climb trees.

4. Why did Tabitha claim she could not return the item she purchased back to Jerrolds?
(a) Because she had damaged the item.
(b) Because the store burned down.
(c) Because she had lost the receipt.
(d) Because she couldn't remember where she purchased it.

5. What does Rev. Merrill say is the essence of true faith?
(a) Anger.
(b) Respect.
(c) Doubt.
(d) Loyalty.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do the boys witness the Brinker-Smith's doing while they are hiding?

3. Which character seems to have insider information on the brewing affair between JFK and Marilyn Monroe?

4. When Owen looks forward to his future, what does he claim will be the unifying emotion of his generation?

5. What role does Owen cast himself as in the Christmas pageant?

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