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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, The Shot.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Owen think that the turtledoves in the Christmas pageant look like?
(a) Cows.
(b) Angels.
(c) Aliens.
(d) Stars.

2. After the funeral, who walks with Johnny to his mother's grave?
(a) Aunt Martha.
(b) Owen.
(c) Hester.
(d) Dan Needham.

3. When Owen looks forward to his future, what does he claim will be the unifying emotion of his generation?
(a) Anger.
(b) Contentment.
(c) Envy.
(d) Love.

4. Who attempts to entice Johnny to move back to the United States?
(a) Ginger Brinker-Smith.
(b) Aunt Martha.
(c) Hester Eastman.
(d) Dan Needham.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who dies on the evening of the Christmas performance?

2. Who comes to visit Dan Needham and Johnny over the Christmas holiday?

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

4. What type of degree does Hester earn from the University?

5. What role has Owen played every year in the Christmas pageant and swears that he will never play again?

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