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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does John's father have to quit drinking?

2. With Mr. Pignati at the hospital and John and Lorraine having dinner at Mr. Pignati's house, the pair drinks a toast to _____.

3. What happens when John climbs up the stairs in roller skates and Mr. Pignati attempts to follow?

4. When Lorraine and John visit Mr. Pignati at the hospital, what does he ask of them?

5. After the party breaks up, who takes Lorraine and John home?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses a unique literary tool to tell a story in The Pigman. He has his two main characters retell the series of events in writing, in their own words through alternating chapters. Explain what makes this literary technique effective. How does it add interest level to the narration? How does the reader get a broader perspective through the use of this technique?

Essay Topic 2

Describe John's relationship with his parents and Lorraine's relationship with her mother.

1. How do these characters' parents complicate their lives?

2. Why do you feel John and Lorraine are so misunderstood by their parents? How do these misunderstandings shape how they behave and how they view themselves?

3. How does Mr. Pignati and his home represent a sanctuary or refuge for Lorraine and John? Support your answers with specific examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

John wants to be an actor, and Lorraine wants to be a writer. Explain how their personalities and views on life reinforce their career choices.

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