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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Lorraine justify the fact that her mother picks on her?
(a) She gives her mother grief.
(b) Her mother is abandoned by four husbands.
(c) Her mother has a hard life.
(d) She sees herself as an overly needy teen.

2. Lorraine says that John's father is proud of ripping off:
(a) His secretary.
(b) His own son.
(c) The electric company.
(d) The insurance company.

3. When John and Lorraine meet Mr. Pignati at the Staten Island ferry, they encounter what?
(a) Lorraine's mother.
(b) Drunks and bums.
(c) The school principal.
(d) Actors and models.

4. As John explores the house, while Mr. Pignati is at the hospital, Lorraine asks what he's doing. What does he reply?
(a) He wonders who all the people in the photos are.
(b) He wants to invite some friends over.
(c) He wants to see what they can get Mr. Pignati that he doesn't already have.
(d) He's wondering how Mr. Pignati can afford such a nice place.

5. John tells Lorraine that he knows what happens to Mrs. Pignati because he finds:
(a) A goodbye letter from Mrs. Pignati.
(b) A notice from a psychiatric hospital.
(c) A sad letter written by Mr. Pignati.
(d) Her funeral bill.

Short Answer Questions

1. With Mr. Pignati in the hospital almost a week, how do John and Lorraine start to behave?

2. Lorraine explains that John tells lies because of his what?

3. What does Lorraine think about John's idea for a party at Mr. Pignati's house?

4. While Mr. Pignati is recovering at the hospital, what do John and Lorraine do?

5. When they are alone in Mr. Pignati's house, John looks around to see:

(see the answer key)

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