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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. What does Owen call the column that he writes for the Gravesend newspaper?
(a) The Truth.
(b) The Word.
(c) The Voice.
(d) The Gospel.

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

3. What is Hester protesting?
(a) Prohibition.
(b) The Vietnam War.
(c) Being kicked out of school.
(d) The new headmaster.

4. What realization does Johnny make during the performance of "A Christmas Carol"?
(a) That Dan Needham is evil.
(b) That his mother is still with him.
(c) That Owen is going to die.
(d) That he knows who his father was.

5. Why does Owen want to repeat the ninth grade?
(a) Because he wants to experience all of high school.
(b) Because he wishes to excel higher than the other students.
(c) Because he is fearful that he won't be able to keep up.
(d) Because Johnny also has to.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Owen transferred upon graduation?

2. For his new sport, Owen has perfected a new skill. How long does he give himself to perform this new skill?

3. For his new sport, Owen needs a partner to help him. Who does he choose?

4. What does Owen steal from the school after he is expelled?

5. As an adult, where does Johnny work?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Owen react to the nuns at the academy?

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

4. What happens when Johnny goes to meet Owen at the monument shop?

5. What goes wrong during the Christmas pageant?

6. What did Tabitha tell the boys about her red dress?

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

8. What does Owen hope to do upon graduation from the University, and why?

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

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

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