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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mr. Pignati's situation reminds Lorraine of _____.
(a) A landlady who couldn't accept her husband's death.
(b) Her own broken heart.
(c) Her father leaving her mother.
(d) A story she writes about love and betrayal.

2. What does Lorraine think about John's idea for a party at Mr. Pignati's house?
(a) It's wonderful.
(b) It's crazy.
(c) She's distracted by the phone ringing.
(d) She's indifferent.

3. Right before Mr. Pignati comes home from the hospital, what do Lorraine and John decide to do?
(a) Bake him oatmeal cookies.
(b) Make a "welcome home" poster.
(c) Re-arrange his pigs.
(d) Clean his house.

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 wants to see what they can get Mr. Pignati that he doesn't already have.
(b) He wants to invite some friends over.
(c) He wonders who all the people in the photos are.
(d) He's wondering how Mr. Pignati can afford such a nice place.

5. When they are alone in Mr. Pignati's house, John looks around to see:
(a) How much beer and wine he can find.
(b) The many photos of Mr. Pignati's relatives.
(c) What it's like to live there full-time.
(d) If he can find any money lying around.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Lorraine notices that John lies to his family but his family ______.

3. During her first phone conversation with Mr. Pignati, Lorraine starts to laugh. What does Mr. Pignati do?

4. What does John tell Lorraine about the party he's planning at Mr. Pignati's house?

5. Why does Lorraine listen to Mr. Pignati's jokes over the phone?

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