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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character was referred to as "the little doll"?
(a) Johnny Wheelwright.
(b) Owen Meany.
(c) Ms. Wheelwright.
(d) Dan Needham.

2. How is Johnny's mother described?
(a) As bossy.
(b) As intelligent.
(c) As beautiful.
(d) As overweight.

3. What is Johnny's initial reaction to his gift from Dan Needham?
(a) He is excited.
(b) He is terrified.
(c) He is apathetic.
(d) He is disappointed.

4. What is Owen's defining physical characteristic?
(a) His height.
(b) His hair color.
(c) His skin color.
(d) His weight.

5. For which holiday does Owen hope to meet Johnny's cousins?
(a) Christmas.
(b) Halloween.
(c) Independance Day.
(d) Thanksgiving.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to Owen after the murder?

2. Where did Ms. Wheelwright meet her new boyfriend?

3. What role has Owen played every year in the Christmas pageant and swears that he will never play again?

4. In which city did Johnny's mother meet his father?

5. How does Johnny swear he will die?

Short Essay Questions

1. Briefly explain this quote: "God has taken your mother. My hands were the instrument. God has taken my hands. I am God's instrument."

2. What does Johnny see when he travels to Tabitha's grave for the first time?

3. What does Owen mean when he tells Dan Needham that his play is lacking a "certain presence"?

4. What does Owen gift to Tabitha and Dan as a wedding gift?

5. What is the response from Johnny's family after Tabitha's funeral?

6. How does Johnny Wheelwright's mother die?

7. Why do Owen and Mr. Morrison have a conversation?

8. What does the audience see Johnny Wheelwright reading, as an adult, in Canada, and how does Johnny react?

9. Why does Owen react so strongly to Johnny's opinion of his mother's death?

10. What changes does Owen make to the Christmas pageant once he becomes the director?

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