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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Owen doing when Johnny finds him backstage?
(a) Pacing.
(b) Laughing.
(c) Crying.
(d) Sleeping.

2. As an adult, what board was Johnny running for re-election in?
(a) Vestry.
(b) Congress.
(c) Cabinet.
(d) Senate.

3. Where is Owen transferred upon graduation?
(a) Indiana.
(b) Vietnam.
(c) Florida.
(d) Germany.

4. What does Owen call the column that he writes for the Gravesend newspaper?
(a) The Gospel.
(b) The Voice.
(c) The Truth.
(d) The Word.

5. Whose lines does Owen loudly whisper after the actor has forgotten them?
(a) Barb Wiggins'.
(b) Dan Needham's.
(c) Harold Crosby's.
(d) Johnny's.

6. What does Johnny not know how to do that most boys his age can?
(a) Swim.
(b) Ride a bike.
(c) Play baseball.
(d) Read.

7. Whose death causes a downward spiral for Owen?
(a) Dan Needham's.
(b) Hester Eastman's.
(c) JFK's.
(d) Harry Hoyt's.

8. Who dies on the evening of the Christmas performance?
(a) Ginger Brinker-Smith.
(b) Lydia.
(c) Mary Beth Baird.
(d) Katherine Keeling.

9. Which character carries the screaming Owen off stage?
(a) The Angel.
(b) Joseph.
(c) The shepherd.
(d) The wiseman.

10. How do Hester and Johnny respond to Owen's transfer?
(a) They are saddened.
(b) They are apathetic.
(c) They are ecstatic.
(d) They are relieved.

11. Who, from Tabitha's past life, does Owen set up an appointment for the boys to meet?
(a) Tabitha's childhood neighbor.
(b) Tabitha's first boyfriend.
(c) Tabitha's elementary school teacher.
(d) Tabitha's singing teacher.

12. Which famous musician does Owen have an obsession with?
(a) Louis Armstrong.
(b) Judy Garland.
(c) Valentino Liberace.
(d) Billie Holiday.

13. What happens when Owen takes Scrooge to his grave in "The Christmas Carol"?
(a) He forgets his lines.
(b) He walks straight off stage.
(c) He faints.
(d) He stumbles into grave.

14. On the night of the Christmas play, which character is hinted to be able to see the future?
(a) Hester Eastman
(b) Johnny.
(c) Dan Needham.
(d) Owen.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. For his new sport, Owen needs a partner to help him. Who does he choose?

3. How does Owen develop the large muscles that he has?

4. What happens to Johnny's grades in his first year at the University?

5. What is Owen unable to do in military training?

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