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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. 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.

2. What unusual article of clothing is Owen wearing when Johnny arrives?
(a) A pair of overalls.
(b) An apron.
(c) A woolen scarf.
(d) Wooden shoes.

3. What city do Owen and Johnny travel to on their holiday from school?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Bangor.
(c) Boston.
(d) Philadelphia.

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

5. Where does Owen ask Johnny to meet him?
(a) At the Episcopalian church.
(b) At the monument shop.
(c) At Meany Quarry.
(d) At Gravesend Academy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Owen write in an attempt to coax Johnny's father out of hiding?

2. What brand of cigarettes does Owen smoke?

3. What type of establishment is Old Freddy's?

4. What does Johnny believe makes Owen attractive to girls?

5. How does Barb Wiggins tease Owen Meany?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens when Owen, as The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, takes Scrooge to his grave?

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

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

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

6. Who is Katherine Keeling?

7. What happens to the boys' grades once they get to the University?

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

9. What goes wrong during the Christmas pageant?

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

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