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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who is Lydia?
(a) The Wheelwright's housekeeper.
(b) Johnny's neighbor.
(c) Johnny's cousin.
(d) The Meany's housekeeper.

4. How does Owen typically respond when Johnny comes home from visiting his cousins?
(a) He is excited to have Johnny back home.
(b) He is happy that Johnny is spending time with his family.
(c) He hasn't realized that Johnny was gone.
(d) He is moody for a few days.

5. What do the boys witness the Brinker-Smith's doing while they are hiding?
(a) Arguing.
(b) Making love.
(c) Stealing.
(d) Fist-fighting.

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

7. Which character was referred to as "the little doll"?
(a) Owen Meany.
(b) Dan Needham.
(c) Ms. Wheelwright.
(d) Johnny Wheelwright.

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

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

10. Who does Owen attempt to convince to keep his role in Dan Needham's play?
(a) Mr. Fish.
(b) Mr. Meany.
(c) Mr. Brinker-Smith.
(d) Mr. Morrison.

11. What do Johnny's cousins do with the hopes of drawing blood?
(a) Toss knives.
(b) Tease the dog.
(c) Wrestle each other.
(d) Climb trees.

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

13. How old was Johnny when his mother died?
(a) Eleven.
(b) Eighteen.
(c) Seven.
(d) Twenty-one.

14. Who does Owen believe could be the "certain prescence" in Dan Needham's play?
(a) Johnny.
(b) Mr. Fish.
(c) Mr. Morrison.
(d) Owen.

15. Where do the students typically lock Owen?
(a) In the bathroom.
(b) In his locker.
(c) In the janitor's closet.
(d) In the gymnasium.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who lets Owen's Christmas responsibilities slip to his parents?

2. What part of Johnny's stuffed animal did Owen remove?

3. Who takes the dressmaking dummy from Tabitha's bedroom?

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

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

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