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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 role does Owen cast himself as in the Christmas pageant?
(a) Joseph.
(b) A wiseman.
(c) The Christ Child.
(d) A shepherd.

2. What does Reverend Merrill keep in his desk drawer?
(a) A handfull of granite dust.
(b) The baseball that killed Tabitha.
(c) Johnny's stuffed armadillo.
(d) Owen's baseball card collection.

3. Who does Owen say should not be left alone with Tabitha's dressmaking dummy?
(a) Anyone.
(b) Johnny.
(c) Aunt Martha.
(d) Dan Needham.

4. As a teenager, what sport is Owen's new obsession?
(a) Basketball.
(b) Bowling.
(c) Football.
(d) Soccer.

5. What did Tabitha purchase from the store in Boston called Jerrolds?
(a) Johnny's confirmation gown.
(b) Her sewing dummy.
(c) Her red dress.
(d) Her wedding dress.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose death causes a downward spiral for Owen?

2. How is Johnny's mother described?

3. Why is it impossible for any pitcher to strike Owen out playing baseball?

4. What city do Owen and Johnny travel to on their holiday from school?

5. Which play is Dan Needham directing?

(see the answer key)

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