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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What happens when Barb Wiggins loses control of the angel during the Christmas pageant?
(a) He plummets into a free fall.
(b) He crashes into the manger holding the Christ Child.
(c) He becomes terribly tangled in the ropes.
(d) He swings wildly, taking down the stars.

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

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

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

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 the store burned down.
(c) Because she had damaged the item.
(d) Because she couldn't remember where she purchased it.

8. How does Owen respond to Barb Wiggins' teasing?
(a) He becomes aroused.
(b) He punches her in the face.
(c) He doesn't even notice.
(d) He spits on her shoes.

9. What type of establishment is Old Freddy's?
(a) A restaurant.
(b) A casino.
(c) A bar.
(d) A strip club.

10. Who asks Johnny to reevaluate his future, saying that he doesn't have much time?
(a) Dan Needham.
(b) Owen.
(c) Hester Eastman.
(d) Ginger Brinker-Smith.

11. What does Johnny believe makes Owen attractive to girls?
(a) His religious zest.
(b) His confidence.
(c) His sense of humor.
(d) His height.

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

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

14. What is Owen unable to do in military training?
(a) Complete 150 push-ups.
(b) Respect his authorities.
(c) Climb a 20 foot rope ladder.
(d) Scale a 12 foot wall.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Canon Mackie?

3. Who/what does Owen think that the nuns torture?

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

5. Why does Owen want to repeat the ninth grade?

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