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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, The Shot.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Dan think is the ultimate message that Owen was trying to send with the stuffed animal?
(a) Apology.
(b) Forgiveness.
(c) Malice.
(d) Uncertainty.

3. What must Owen endure from his fellow classmates?
(a) Tickling.
(b) Wedgies.
(c) Affection.
(d) Teasing.

4. Why does Owen want to repeat the ninth grade?
(a) Because he wishes to excel higher than the other students.
(b) Because he is fearful that he won't be able to keep up.
(c) Because Johnny also has to.
(d) Because he wants to experience all of high school.

5. What is the name of the town in which this novel takes place?
(a) Gravesend.
(b) Houndstooth.
(c) Tomb Hollow.
(d) Sandlewood.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Sunday school, who does Owen claim to be escaping?

2. What job did Owen believe was passed on to him from a higher being?

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

4. What brand of cigarettes does Owen smoke?

5. Who kills Owen?

(see the answer key)

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