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Chapter 1, The Foul Ball

1. Fill in the blank: In the first paragraph of the novel, Johnny says, "I am a ____ because of Owen Meany."
(a) Monster.
(b) Convict.
(c) Hero.
(d) Christian.

2. How does Johnny swear he will die?
(a) As a Catholic.
(b) As a Baptist.
(c) As an Agnostic.
(d) As an Anglican.

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

4. Which sport is Owen passionate about?
(a) Basketball.
(b) Football.
(c) Soccer.
(d) Baseball.

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

6. Why is it impossible for any pitcher to strike Owen out playing baseball?
(a) Owen Meany can hit any pitch.
(b) Owen Meany's strike zone is miniscule.
(c) There are no players who can actually pitch the ball.
(d) Owen Meany crowds the plate.

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

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