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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. Who lets Owen's Christmas responsibilities slip to his parents?
(a) Dan Needham.
(b) Mr. Brinker-Smith.
(c) Mr. Morrison.
(d) Johnny.

2. How is Owen referred to in the text?
(a) As a martyr.
(b) As a villain.
(c) As a bully.
(d) As a hero.

3. Which character is killed in the Vietnam war?
(a) Dan Needham.
(b) Owen Meany.
(c) Harry Hoyt.
(d) Pastor Merrill.

4. What type of quarry does the Meany family own?
(a) Diamond.
(b) Granite.
(c) Quartz.
(d) Gemstone.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Between which two characters' homes does Johnny decide to divide his time?

2. In Sunday school, who does Owen claim to be escaping?

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

4. What is Owen's murder weapon?

5. Which sport is Owen passionate about?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the situation that Johnny will later describe as his sexual awakening.

2. What is Owen's view of Tabitha's dressmaking dummy?

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

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

5. Who is Dan Needham, and what does he look like?

6. How do the other Sunday school students treat Owen?

7. How do the Meanys find out about Owen's Christmas responsibilities, and what is their response?

8. What happens when Owen meets Johnny's cousins?

9. What does Owen predict when he and Johnny are down by the Squamscott River?

10. How does the Meany family make a living?

(see the answer keys)

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