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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who dies on the evening of the Christmas performance?
(a) Mary Beth Baird.
(b) Katherine Keeling.
(c) Ginger Brinker-Smith.
(d) Lydia.

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

4. What does Mrs. Wheelwright (Johnny's grandmother) decide to purchase after the two major deaths of the year?
(a) A telephone.
(b) An automobile.
(c) A television.
(d) A computer.

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

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

7. Where does Johnny work in the summer of his first year at the University?
(a) At Gravesend Academy.
(b) At Old Freddy's.
(c) At Meany Granite.
(d) He doesn't have a job.

8. As an adult, where does Johnny work?
(a) Meany Granite Quarry.
(b) Wheelwright Wheel Factory.
(c) The Bishop Strachan School.
(d) Gravesend Academy.

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

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

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

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

13. What does Owen steal from the school after he is expelled?
(a) Mr. Brinker-Smith's grade book.
(b) Dan Needham's keys.
(c) The Mary Magdalene statue.
(d) Headmaster White's chalkboard.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What realization does Johnny make during the performance of "A Christmas Carol"?

2. What happens to Johnny's grades in his first year at the University?

3. Who, from Tabitha's past life, does Owen set up an appointment for the boys to meet?

4. For which holiday does Owen have a 10-day leave?

5. What unusual article of clothing is Owen wearing when Johnny arrives?

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