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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Tabitha purchase from the store in Boston called Jerrolds?
(a) Her wedding dress.
(b) Johnny's confirmation gown.
(c) Her red dress.
(d) Her sewing dummy.

2. What is it about Owen that fascinates the person from Tabitha's past?
(a) His religious zeal.
(b) His confidence.
(c) His voice.
(d) His height.

3. For which holiday does Owen have a 10-day leave?
(a) Independence Day.
(b) Halloween.
(c) Memorial Day.
(d) Christmas.

4. Whose lines does Owen loudly whisper after the actor has forgotten them?
(a) Johnny's.
(b) Harold Crosby's.
(c) Barb Wiggins'.
(d) Dan Needham's.

5. For his new sport, Owen has perfected a new skill. How long does he give himself to perform this new skill?
(a) Four seconds.
(b) Fourteen seconds.
(c) Four minutes.
(d) Fourteen minutes.

6. How do Hester and Johnny respond to Owen's transfer?
(a) They are apathetic.
(b) They are saddened.
(c) They are relieved.
(d) They are ecstatic.

7. Why did Tabitha claim she could not return the item she purchased back to Jerrolds?
(a) Because she had lost the receipt.
(b) Because she had damaged the item.
(c) Because the store burned down.
(d) Because she couldn't remember where she purchased it.

8. What does Owen call the nuns?
(a) Tuxedos.
(b) Penguins.
(c) Gorillas.
(d) Devils.

9. Who/what does Owen think that the nuns torture?
(a) Laboratory rats.
(b) The students.
(c) Each other.
(d) Tadpoles.

10. Which character seems to have insider information on the brewing affair between JFK and Marilyn Monroe?
(a) Larry Lick.
(b) Noah Eastman.
(c) Dick Jarvits.
(d) Harold Crosby.

11. How does Barb Wiggins tease Owen Meany?
(a) By pulling his hair and kicking his shins.
(b) With brutal name calling.
(c) With kisses and affectionate pats.
(d) By completely ignoring him whenever he speaks.

12. As an adult, what board was Johnny running for re-election in?
(a) Congress.
(b) Senate.
(c) Cabinet.
(d) Vestry.

13. Who does Owen invite to the school dance?
(a) Mary Beth Baird.
(b) Barb Wiggins.
(c) Hester Eastman.
(d) Ginger Brinker-Smith.

14. What does Johnny not know how to do that most boys his age can?
(a) Play baseball.
(b) Read.
(c) Ride a bike.
(d) Swim.

15. What does Owen desire to do upon graduation?
(a) Work in recruiting for the military.
(b) Join the fighting branch of the military.
(c) Sabotage the military.
(d) Drop out of the military.

Short Answer Questions

1. What city do Owen and Johnny travel to on their holiday from school?

2. What color is Owen's father's truck?

3. How does Owen develop the large muscles that he has?

4. What part of Johnny's body does Owen cut off?

5. What does Dan believe will disappear once Owen begins his schooling at Gravesend?

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