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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Owen say should not be left alone with Tabitha's dressmaking dummy?
(a) Aunt Martha.
(b) Dan Needham.
(c) Anyone.
(d) Johnny.

2. How many pastors were present at the wedding of Dan and Tabitha?
(a) Seven.
(b) Two.
(c) Five.
(d) One.

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

4. Who does Johnny find praying at his mother's grave?
(a) Aunt Martha.
(b) Hester.
(c) Owen.
(d) Dan Needham.

5. How does Owen typically respond when Johnny comes home from visiting his cousins?
(a) He is happy that Johnny is spending time with his family.
(b) He is moody for a few days.
(c) He hasn't realized that Johnny was gone.
(d) He is excited to have Johnny back home.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which city did Johnny's mother meet his father?

2. As an adult, what does Johnny think will hold human's responsible for their actions?

3. Which character is killed in the Vietnam war?

4. What type of quarry does the Meany family own?

5. What is Owen's defining physical characteristic?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Owen's view of Tabitha's dressmaking dummy?

2. How does Johnny Wheelwright's mother die?

3. How do the other Sunday school students treat Owen?

4. What happens to Harry Hoyt's mother?

5. Why does Owen react so strongly to Johnny's opinion of his mother's death?

6. How do the Meanys find out about Owen's Christmas responsibilities, and what is their response?

7. Who is Dan Needham, and what does he look like?

8. What is significant about Johnny Wheelwright's family?

9. What is the response from Johnny's family after Tabitha's funeral?

10. Briefly explain this quote: "God has taken your mother. My hands were the instrument. God has taken my hands. I am God's instrument."

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