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The Pigman | Quiz

Paul Zindel
This Study Guide consists of approximately 72 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Pigman.

The Pigman | Quiz

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1)

Lorraine's mother warns her that she shouldn't be hanging around _____. (from Chapter 6)

Malls.
Bars.
Strangers.
Boys.
2)

John states that if he and Lorraine are not in Mr. Pignati's life, the man would _____. (from Chapter 15)

Die of alcoholism.
Live like a vegetable and die alone in his house.
Live at least twenty more years.
Forget what it's like to ride roller skates.
3)

When Lorraine tells John about the bad omens at the zoo, what does he do? (from Chapter 7)

Dismisses them.
Starts to panic.
Stares off into space.
Laughs uncontrollably.
4)

At the zoo, Mr. Pignati introduces Lorraine and John to Bobo, who is a _____. (from Chapter 6)

Chimpanzee.
Lion.
Cheetah.
Baboon.
5)

While looking around Mr. Pignati's house, John finds a closet full of what? (from Chapter 7)

Romance novels.
Old pictures and letters.
His wife's clothes.
Pig knick knacks.
6)

As a result of what Norton plays with when he is little, according to John, Norton becomes what? (from Chapter 9)

A pushover.
A bully.
An introvert.
A cynic.
7)

John expresses anger over living in a world where people forget about you when _____. (from Chapter 15)

You lose your hair and grow a beer belly.
You stop being interesting.
You refuse to live a conventional life.
You get a little old and senile.
8)

Why is the friendship John and Lorraine have with Mr. Pignati so special? (from Chapter 15)

Mr. Pignati is more fun than other people.
Mr. Pignati doesn't care about rules.
Mr. Pignati accepts them as they are.
Mr. Pignati buys them gifts.
9)

What does Mr. Pignati buy at the department store for both Lorraine and John? (from Chapter 8)

Chocolate truffles.
Beach balls.
Gingerbread cookies.
Roller skates.
10)

What does Mr. Pignati buy Lorraine and John at the zoo? (from Chapter 7)

Pig stuffed animals.
Pig figurines.
Peanuts, candy, and ice cream.
Hot dogs and nachos.
11)

After coming and going from Mr. Pignati's house, while he's at the hospital, Lorraine and John begin to what? (from Chapter 12)

Steal the old man's pigs.
Write a letter to Mr. Pignati.
Wonder if Mr. Pignati's ever coming home.
Get on each other's nerves.
12)

At home, John is frequently told to do what? (from Chapter 9)

Quit disturbing his parents.
Make dinner for everyone.
Stop hanging around Lorraine.
Move out.
13)

Mr. Pignati serves John and Lorraine scungilli, which John describes as _____. (from Chapter 7)

Caviar and cream cheese.
Snails and tomato sauce.
Olive sandwiches.
Bread slices in marinara sauce.
14)

Who shows up to John's and Lorraine's party in a taxi cab? (from Chapter 13)

Mr. Pignati.
John's mother.
Lorraine's mother.
Mrs. Pignati.
15)

Mr. Pignati says that Bobo is ______. (from Chapter 6)

The most beautiful animal at the zoo.
His wife's favorite animal at the zoo.
His favorite zoo dweller.
His best friend.
16)

When John and Lorraine are alone in Mr. Pignati's place, what does John ask for? (from Chapter 11)

A kiss.
An answer.
An explanation.
A date.
17)

What does John find Norton doing at the party? (from Chapter 13)

Trying to steal Mr. Pignati's valuables.
Throwing Mr. Pignati's clothes out the window.
Kissing Lorraine.
Beating up Dennis.
18)

What game are Mr. Pignati, John, and Lorraine playing as they roller skate inside Mr. Pignati's house? (from Chapter 10)

Simon says.
Space invaders.
Tag.
Truth or dare.
19)

When John and Lorraine call Mr. Pignati to apologize, what do they offer? (from Chapter 14)

To take him out to dinner.
To help clean his house.
To pay for all the damages.
To buy him a new pair of skates.
20)

After Mr. Pignati dies, John and Lorraine understand more about themselves and about what? (from Chapter 15)

Why their paths crossed.
Their relationships with the adults they know.
Why Mr. Pignati keeps his pig collection.
Their need to grow up.
21)

When Mr. Pignati offers to buy John and Lorraine something at the department store, what does John pick? (from Chapter 8)

Canned lobster.
A pack of cigarettes.
A case of beer.
Chocolate covered ants.
22)

When Lorraine and John visit Mr. Pignati at the hospital, what does he ask of them? (from Chapter 11)

To stop by the zoo and see Bobo.
To throw away his pair of roller skates.
That they remember to be respectful to their parents.
That they study hard and keep their grades up.
23)

Why does John's father have to quit drinking? (from Chapter 9)

He develops a brain tumor.
He is involved in a drunk driving accident.
He is diagnosed with sclerosis of the liver.
John's mother threatens to leave him.
24)

With Mr. Pignati at the hospital and John and Lorraine having dinner at Mr. Pignati's house, the pair drinks a toast to _____. (from Chapter 11)

Their parents.
Young love.
The Pigman.
Frivolity.
25)

At the zoo, Lorraine observes a series of bad omens including an attack by a _____. (from Chapter 6)

Peacock.
Seagull.
Monkey.
Lemur.
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