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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Lorraine tells John about the bad omens at the zoo, what does he do?
(a) Dismisses them.
(b) Starts to panic.
(c) Laughs uncontrollably.
(d) Stares off into space.

2. Why does Lorraine express compassion for Miss Stewart?
(a) She trembles uncontrollably.
(b) She's caring for her sick mother.
(c) All the boys in class make fun of her.
(d) None of the students like her.

3. Why is Lorraine hesitant to meet Mr. Pignati face to face?
(a) She's afraid he'll yell at her for her fake charity.
(b) She doesn't want him to know who she is.
(c) She doesn't want to keep deceiving the old man.
(d) She hears he has a bad reputation.

4. Why does Lorraine listen to Mr. Pignati's jokes over the phone?
(a) She can tell he's a lonely old man.
(b) She needs new jokes for a story she's writing.
(c) The object of the game is to keep the other person on the line as long as possible.
(d) She's afraid that if she doesn't, he'll tell her mother what she does.

5. Lorraine is concerned that John ___________.
(a) Is working too hard.
(b) Doesn't like her.
(c) Plans to run away.
(d) Drinks and smokes a lot.

Short Answer Questions

1. At home, John is frequently told to do what?

2. Mr. Pignati's home is _____.

3. John comes to realize that he greatly values his friendship with who?

4. Who gets John to start drinking beer?

5. Lorraine explains that John gets away with so much because ________.

(see the answer key)

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