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

2. What event in Johnny's life does he feel still stuck in?
(a) The days with the armadillo.
(b) The Christmas Pageant.
(c) The final baseball game.
(d) The summer he spent with Hester.

3. What is it about Owen that fascinates the person from Tabitha's past?
(a) His height.
(b) His confidence.
(c) His voice.
(d) His religious zeal.

4. What happens to Johnny's grades in his first year at the University?
(a) They are the lowest in his class.
(b) They surpass Owen's.
(c) They remain about average.
(d) They are at the top of his clas.

5. On the night of the Christmas play, which character is hinted to be able to see the future?
(a) Hester Eastman
(b) Johnny.
(c) Owen.
(d) Dan Needham.

Short Answer Questions

1. What brand of cigarettes does Owen smoke?

2. How does Owen develop the large muscles that he has?

3. Why did Tabitha claim she could not return the item she purchased back to Jerrolds?

4. How do Hester and Johnny respond to Owen's transfer?

5. How does Barb Wiggins tease Owen Meany?

Short Essay Questions

1. As an adult, what is Johnny discussing with Canon Mackie?

2. What has Owen done to prepare the amputation blade?

3. What is ironic of Johnny's job as an adult?

4. What does Johnny think he sees when he is peering out at the audience from backstage during the Christmas pageant?

5. What does Tabitha's old singing teacher tell the boys?

6. How do the boys start their trip to Boston?

7. What happens with Owen's collegiate schooling after he is kicked out of Gravesend Academy?

8. What does Owen look like when he is 16?

9. How does Barb Wiggin treat Owen, and what is his reaction?

10. What is the reaction to Mrs. Wheelwright's new television?

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