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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Fill in the blank: Owen says that "_____ makes people crazy."
(a) Love.
(b) Money.
(c) Sex.
(d) Religion.

3. Between which two characters' homes does Johnny decide to divide his time?
(a) Aunt Martha's and Owen's.
(b) Aunt Martha's and his grandmother's.
(c) Dan Needham's and his grandmother's.
(d) Owen's and Dan Needham's.

4. What does Owen leave on Johnny's porch in an attempt at an apology?
(a) A bouquet of flowers.
(b) His baseball cards.
(c) A drawing of the two boys together.
(d) A tin of homemade fudge.

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

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

7. Who does the person praying at the grave believe is speaking to them?
(a) A spirit.
(b) Tabby's ghost.
(c) An angel.
(d) God.

8. After the funeral, who walks with Johnny to his mother's grave?
(a) Owen.
(b) Aunt Martha.
(c) Dan Needham.
(d) Hester.

9. How is Dan Needham described?
(a) As unintelligent.
(b) As charming.
(c) As handsome.
(d) As awkward.

10. How is Owen referred to in the text?
(a) As a villain.
(b) As a bully.
(c) As a hero.
(d) As a martyr.

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

12. Who is the congregational pastor?
(a) Rev. Dudley Wiggins.
(b) Dan Needham.
(c) Rev. Lewis Merrill.
(d) There is no congregational pastor.

13. What/who does Owen say is in Tabitha's room with her?
(a) An angel.
(b) A monster.
(c) The devil.
(d) A ghost.

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

15. How do the Meanys respond to the news of Owen's Christmas responsibilities?
(a) They are furious.
(b) They are saddened.
(c) They are apathetic.
(d) They are impressed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which President wrote the "State of the Union Message" that Johnny reads as an adult?

2. What is Owen's murder weapon?

3. What does Owen claim God has taken from him to make him God's instrument?

4. Who comes to visit Dan Needham and Johnny over the Christmas holiday?

5. Which play is Dan Needham directing?

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