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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. What product does the Meany family produce with the return from the quarry?
(a) Stained glass windows.
(b) Statues.
(c) Jewelry.
(d) Tombstones.

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

3. What unusual stuffed animal is Dan Needham's gift to Johnny?
(a) A skunk.
(b) A porcupine.
(c) An armadillo.
(d) An anteater.

4. How is Johnny's mother described?
(a) As intelligent.
(b) As beautiful.
(c) As bossy.
(d) As overweight.

5. As an adult, what does Johnny think will hold human's responsible for their actions?
(a) History.
(b) An individual's conscience.
(c) Nothing.
(d) God.

Short Answer Questions

1. Fill in the blank to the children's playtime chant: "Last one _____ has to kiss Hester the Molester!"

2. How does Owen typically respond when Johnny comes home from visiting his cousins?

3. In which country does Johnny live as an adult?

4. Who is Lydia?

5. Who is the narrator of the novel?

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