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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the mother, whose son is killed in the Vietnam war, say about those who protest the war?
(a) That they should be sent to the war.
(b) That they ARE un-patriotic.
(c) That they are NOT un-patriotic.
(d) That they should be prayed for.

2. What is Owen's defining physical characteristic?
(a) His weight.
(b) His height.
(c) His skin color.
(d) His hair color.

3. What happens to the house of the mother whose son is killed in the Vietnam war?
(a) It becomes dilapitated.
(b) It becomes a magnificent garden.
(c) It is vandalized.
(d) It is cared for by neighbors.

4. What does Rev. Merrill say is the essence of true faith?
(a) Respect.
(b) Doubt.
(c) Loyalty.
(d) Anger.

5. Johnny's mother encourages Owen to switch what?
(a) Shampoos.
(b) Schools.
(c) Religions.
(d) Shoes.

6. What product does the Meany family produce with the return from the quarry?
(a) Jewelry.
(b) Tombstones.
(c) Stained glass windows.
(d) Statues.

7. Who does Johnny find praying at his mother's grave?
(a) Aunt Martha.
(b) Hester.
(c) Dan Needham.
(d) Owen.

8. What is Johnny's mother's name?
(a) Tabitha.
(b) Thomasina.
(c) Teresa.
(d) Tammy.

9. For which holiday does Owen hope to meet Johnny's cousins?
(a) Thanksgiving.
(b) Christmas.
(c) Halloween.
(d) Independance Day.

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

11. In chapter 3, why does Owen enter Tabitha's bedroom?
(a) Because he is feeling sick.
(b) Because he is searching for a blanket.
(c) Because he is looking for Johnny.
(d) Because he has a bad dream.

12. How does Johnny respond to Owen's request to meet his cousins?
(a) He is worried that his cousins will like Owen better.
(b) He is excited to have all his friends together.
(c) He is embarrassed of Owen.
(d) He is angry that Owen wants more friends.

13. Where does Dan Needham live?
(a) At Gravesend church.
(b) At Gravesend cemetary.
(c) At Gravesend college.
(d) At Gravesend hotel.

14. What happens when Owen and Hester are wrestling?
(a) Owen bites Hester's leg.
(b) Owen wets his pants.
(c) The two children kiss.
(d) Hester breaks Owen's arm.

15. Who is Ginger in relation to Mr. Brinker-Smith?
(a) His secretary.
(b) His wife.
(c) His sister.
(d) His daughter.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Whose religious doubts does Johnny appreciate?

3. In what has Dan Needham wrapped Johnny's present?

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

5. What role has Owen played every year in the Christmas pageant and swears that he will never play again?

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