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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. What is Owen unable to do in military training?
(a) Climb a 20 foot rope ladder.
(b) Scale a 12 foot wall.
(c) Complete 150 push-ups.
(d) Respect his authorities.

2. Who is Mr. Brinker-Smith?
(a) A bellboy at Gravesend Hotel.
(b) A gravedigger at Gravesend Cemetary.
(c) A pastor at Gravesend Church.
(d) A teacher at Gravesend Academy.

3. Fill in the blank: In the first paragraph of the novel, Johnny says, "I am a ____ because of Owen Meany."
(a) Monster.
(b) Christian.
(c) Hero.
(d) Convict.

4. What does Owen say before he makes the cut on Johnny?
(a) This way we'll always be together.
(b) Just think of this as my little gift to you.
(c) I do this in the name of the Father.
(d) This pains me more than it does you.

5. After Owen's death, who does Johnny live with?
(a) Dan Needham.
(b) Harry Hoyt.
(c) Ginger Brinker-Smith.
(d) Hester Eastman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose ancestor founded the town in which the novel takes place?

2. What does Johnny do for Mr. Meany, for which he is grateful?

3. Which play is Dan Needham directing?

4. When Ms. Wheelwright makes the announcement that she has good news, what does her family assume?

5. How are Johnny's cousins described?

(see the answer key)

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