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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the boys throw at the statue of Mary Magdalene?
(a) Stones.
(b) Chestnuts.
(c) Spitballs.
(d) Their shoes.

2. Whose death causes a downward spiral for Owen?
(a) Harry Hoyt's.
(b) Dan Needham's.
(c) Hester Eastman's.
(d) JFK's.

3. 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?
(a) He hugs Owen.
(b) He kicks Owen.
(c) He punches Owen.
(d) He drops Owen.

4. For his new sport, Owen needs a partner to help him. Who does he choose?
(a) Harry Hoyt.
(b) Johnny.
(c) Dan Needham.
(d) Hester Eastman.

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

6. Where is Owen transferred upon graduation?
(a) Florida.
(b) Germany.
(c) Indiana.
(d) Vietnam.

7. What unusual article of clothing is Owen wearing when Johnny arrives?
(a) Wooden shoes.
(b) A woolen scarf.
(c) A pair of overalls.
(d) An apron.

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

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

10. What does Dan believe will disappear once Owen begins his schooling at Gravesend?
(a) He religious zeal.
(b) His laughter.
(c) His eccentricities.
(d) His zest for life.

11. After what event does Owen ask Johnny to wait for him?
(a) After Johnny's draft begins.
(b) After Owen is sent to Vietnam.
(c) After Johnny graduates from University.
(d) After Johnny gets married.

12. Who, from Tabitha's past life, does Owen set up an appointment for the boys to meet?
(a) Tabitha's singing teacher.
(b) Tabitha's first boyfriend.
(c) Tabitha's elementary school teacher.
(d) Tabitha's childhood neighbor.

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

14. What city do Owen and Johnny travel to on their holiday from school?
(a) Philadelphia.
(b) Bangor.
(c) Boston.
(d) Chicago.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character is creating and selling fake draft cards?

2. Who does Owen invite to the school dance?

3. What is Hester protesting?

4. How is the audience for Dan Needham's play affected by Owen's performance in the Christmas pageant?

5. As an adult, what board was Johnny running for re-election in?

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