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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 does Johnny believe makes Owen attractive to girls?
(a) His height.
(b) His sense of humor.
(c) His confidence.
(d) His religious zest.

2. What role has Owen played every year in the Christmas pageant and swears that he will never play again?
(a) The Christ Child.
(b) Joseph.
(c) An angel.
(d) A wiseman.

3. Where does Johnny work in the summer of his first year at the University?
(a) He doesn't have a job.
(b) At Gravesend Academy.
(c) At Old Freddy's.
(d) At Meany Granite.

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

5. What does Dan believe will disappear once Owen begins his schooling at Gravesend?
(a) His zest for life.
(b) He religious zeal.
(c) His eccentricities.
(d) His laughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Between which two characters' homes does Johnny decide to divide his time?

2. Fill in the blank: "If he's got so much ________, he's in the wrong business."

3. Which famous musician does Owen have an obsession with?

4. After his death, whose body does Owen speak through?

5. Fill in the blank: Down by the riverside, Owen shouts, "He can hide from you, but he can't hide from _____ ."

(see the answer key)

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