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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. John and Lorraine conclude that Mr. Pignati is happy when _____.
(a) He takes a walk along the river.
(b) They are allowed to have fun.
(c) They tickle him.
(d) He's listening to old records.

2. As John explores the house, while Mr. Pignati is at the hospital, Lorraine asks what he's doing. What does he reply?
(a) He wants to invite some friends over.
(b) He wonders who all the people in the photos are.
(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.

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

4. While Mr. Pignati is recovering at the hospital, Lorraine chides John for _____.
(a) Tracking mud through Mr. Pignati's house.
(b) Smoking too much.
(c) Liking too many girls.
(d) Not taking out the trash.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Lorraine says that John's father is proud of ripping off:

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

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

4. When Lorraine first calls Mr. Pignati, she tells him that she's doing what?

5. Mr. Pignati's situation reminds Lorraine of _____.

(see the answer key)

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