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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, The Armadillo.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Johnny's mother encourages Owen to switch what?
(a) Shampoos.
(b) Shoes.
(c) Schools.
(d) Religions.

3. Who does Owen inadvertently murder?
(a) Tabitha Wheelwright.
(b) Johnny.
(c) His parents.
(d) The Sunday school teacher.

4. Who is the narrator of the novel?
(a) Johnny.
(b) Tabitha Wheelwright.
(c) An unnamed narrator.
(d) Owen.

5. Fill in the blank to the children's playtime chant: "Last one _____ has to kiss Hester the Molester!"
(a) In the lake.
(b) To the house.
(c) To the tree.
(d) In the car.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Johnny's initial reaction to his gift from Dan Needham?

2. What does Dan think is the ultimate message that Owen was trying to send with the stuffed animal?

3. What is Owen's defining physical characteristic?

4. Why is it impossible for any pitcher to strike Owen out playing baseball?

5. Which boy always ends up having to kiss "Hester the Molester"?

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