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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 comes to visit Dan Needham and Johnny over the Christmas holiday?
(a) Hester.
(b) Aunt Martha.
(c) Harry Hoyt.
(d) Owen.

2. What is Johnny's initial reaction to his gift from Dan Needham?
(a) He is terrified.
(b) He is excited.
(c) He is apathetic.
(d) He is disappointed.

3. Which President wrote the "State of the Union Message" that Johnny reads as an adult?
(a) President Bush.
(b) President Carter.
(c) President Lincoln.
(d) President Reagan.

4. 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.

5. What brand of cigarettes does Owen smoke?
(a) Virginia Slims.
(b) Marlboros.
(c) Camels.
(d) Newports.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Owen takes Scrooge to his grave in "The Christmas Carol"?

2. What does Owen write in an attempt to coax Johnny's father out of hiding?

3. As an adult, what does Johnny think will hold human's responsible for their actions?

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

5. Whose religious doubts does Johnny appreciate?

(see the answer key)

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