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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Owen say before he makes the cut on Johnny?
(a) Just think of this as my little gift to you.
(b) I do this in the name of the Father.
(c) This pains me more than it does you.
(d) This way we'll always be together.

2. Which character carries the screaming Owen off stage?
(a) Joseph.
(b) The shepherd.
(c) The wiseman.
(d) The Angel.

3. What realization does Johnny make during the performance of "A Christmas Carol"?
(a) That Dan Needham is evil.
(b) That he knows who his father was.
(c) That his mother is still with him.
(d) That Owen is going to die.

4. As a teenager, what sport is Owen's new obsession?
(a) Soccer.
(b) Bowling.
(c) Basketball.
(d) Football.

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

6. What brand of cigarettes does Owen smoke?
(a) Virginia Slims.
(b) Marlboros.
(c) Newports.
(d) Camels.

7. How does Owen develop the large muscles that he has?
(a) Doing pullups in his dorm room.
(b) Spending time in the gym.
(c) Working in the quarry.
(d) Working out at wrestling practice.

8. What does Owen write in an attempt to coax Johnny's father out of hiding?
(a) A play.
(b) A short story.
(c) An article.
(d) A poem.

9. When Owen sees his parents in the audience, what does he shout from the stage?
(a) What do you think you're doing here?
(b) Get out of here!
(c) Who invited you?
(d) I'm so glad you could make it.

10. What is Hester protesting?
(a) The Vietnam War.
(b) Prohibition.
(c) Being kicked out of school.
(d) The new headmaster.

11. On the night of the Christmas play, which character is hinted to be able to see the future?
(a) Johnny.
(b) Hester Eastman
(c) Dan Needham.
(d) Owen.

12. How is Owen feeling on the night of the Christmas pageant?
(a) Terrified.
(b) Sick.
(c) Nervous.
(d) Excited.

13. Whose name does Owen think that he has seen on the gravestone?
(a) Tabitha's.
(b) His own.
(c) Dan Needham's.
(d) Johnny's.

14. What behavior of Hester's becomes a worry for her cousin, Johnny.
(a) Her cursing.
(b) Her gambling.
(c) Her smoking.
(d) Her drinking.

15. How does Johnny react to Owen's date for the dance?
(a) He is excited.
(b) He is furious.
(c) He is amused.
(d) He is apathetic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Owen call the column that he writes for the Gravesend newspaper?

2. When Owen repeats the line, "God has taken your mother. My hands were the instrument. God has taken my hands. I am God's instrument," how does Johnny respond?

3. For his new sport, Owen needs a partner to help him. Who does he choose?

4. Which famous musician does Owen have an obsession with?

5. What does Owen say about the nuns?

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