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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does John's father have to quit drinking?
(a) John's mother threatens to leave him.
(b) He develops a brain tumor.
(c) He is involved in a drunk driving accident.
(d) He is diagnosed with sclerosis of the liver.

2. What does John's father say to him about his brother Kenneth?
(a) The two brothers could be twins, if not for their age difference.
(b) The two brothers are nothing alike.
(c) Kenneth is struggling with a drug addiction.
(d) Kenneth is thinking of joining the army.

3. Mr. Pignati's home is _____.
(a) Old and rundown.
(b) Large and inviting.
(c) Behind an iron gate.
(d) Painted brightly.

4. Lorraine explains that John tells lies because of his what?
(a) Need for attention.
(b) Lack of respect for others.
(c) Obsessive-compulsive disorder.
(d) Fear of the truth.

5. Lorraine states that Mr. Pignati lives on Howard Avenue, just a few blocks from ______.
(a) Her school.
(b) Her home.
(c) John's workplace.
(d) John's home.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does John convince Lorraine that they go visit Mr. Pignati?

2. John says that Mr. Pignati makes a good _____.

3. While Lorraine talks to Mr. Pignati by phone, what does John do?

4. Lorraine feels that John needs to make up interesting stories about his life because he is _______.

5. When Lorraine tells John about the bad omens at the zoo, what does he do?

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