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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As an adult, what does Johnny think will hold human's responsible for their actions?
(a) Nothing.
(b) God.
(c) An individual's conscience.
(d) History.

2. What does Owen claim God has taken from him to make him God's instrument?
(a) His mother.
(b) His hands.
(c) His instrument.
(d) His God.

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

4. When Ms. Wheelwright makes the announcement that she has good news, what does her family assume?
(a) That she has a new job.
(b) That she is pregnant.
(c) That she has won the lottery.
(d) That she is engaged.

5. Who is Dan Needham?
(a) Johnny's neighbor.
(b) Johnny's father.
(c) Ms. Wheelwright's boyfriend.
(d) Ms. Wheelwright's boss.

6. Which sport is Owen passionate about?
(a) Football.
(b) Baseball.
(c) Soccer.
(d) Basketball.

7. What is the name of the town in which this novel takes place?
(a) Sandlewood.
(b) Gravesend.
(c) Houndstooth.
(d) Tomb Hollow.

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

9. What is Johnny's address?
(a) 80 Side Street.
(b) 80 Front Street.
(c) 80 Top Street.
(d) 80 Back Street.

10. What does Owen present to Dan and Tabitha as a wedding gift?
(a) The stuffed armadillo.
(b) A piece of granite.
(c) A Shakespearean sonnet.
(d) His baseball card collection.

11. Why is it impossible for any pitcher to strike Owen out playing baseball?
(a) Owen Meany crowds the plate.
(b) There are no players who can actually pitch the ball.
(c) Owen Meany can hit any pitch.
(d) Owen Meany's strike zone is miniscule.

12. How do the adolescent boys of Gravesend view Ginger?
(a) As a fantasy.
(b) As one of the boys.
(c) As a figure of authority.
(d) As a role-model.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Johnny's mother encourages Owen to switch what?

2. How does Owen respond to the news that his parents are aware of his Christmas responsibilities?

3. When the Brinker-Smiths enter the room that Owen and Johnny are investigating, where does Johnny hide?

4. When the Brinker-Smiths enter the room that Owen and Johnny are investigating, where does Owen hide?

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

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