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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Now that he's a sophomore, what does John say about his freshman pranks?
(a) Those are the days.
(b) He's lucky he never gets caught.
(c) His father teaches him these pranks.
(d) He's given up this kid stuff.

2. When John realizes he's been eating chocolate covered ants, what does he do?
(a) Runs to the bathroom.
(b) Offers some to Lorraine.
(c) Spits them out the balcony.
(d) Eats more because he wants to look tough.

3. After the zoo trip, John considers Mr. Pignati to be_____.
(a) Mysterious and frightening.
(b) Harmless but a bit crazy.
(c) Eccentric but sweet and generous.
(d) Boring and stuffy.

4. After John and Lorraine make their confession to Mr. Pignati, how does he react?
(a) He laughs and tells them to not worry about it.
(b) He looks sad and talks about Conchetta.
(c) He cries and asks if they enjoy being cruel.
(d) He ignores their words and cheerfully talks about Bobo.

5. Why does John's father have to quit drinking?
(a) He is diagnosed with sclerosis of the liver.
(b) He is involved in a drunk driving accident.
(c) John's mother threatens to leave him.
(d) He develops a brain tumor.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Lorraine and John start to mimic the apes at the zoo, she says she's surprised that Mr. Pignati does what?

2. Norton gains notoriety when he gets caught stealing what?

3. When Lorraine tells John about the bad omens at the zoo, what does he do?

4. Why does Lorraine express compassion for Miss Stewart?

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

(see the answer key)

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