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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lorraine not allow John to write in their book?
(a) Actual names.
(b) Insults.
(c) Nicknames.
(d) Swear words.

2. After John's mother refuses to give him money for beer, what does he try to do?
(a) Steal money from Mr. Pignati.
(b) Have Lorraine collect money from Mr. Pignati.
(c) Steal money from Norton and Dennis.
(d) Get Mr. Pignati to talk to his mother.

3. When Lorraine's mother tells her to skip school the next day to help her clean their house, the teen says what?
(a) She has an archaeology report due.
(b) She has a test in Latin.
(c) She's giving a class presentation.
(d) She hates housecleaning.

4. After John and Lorraine make their confession to Mr. Pignati, how does he react?
(a) He laughs and tells them to not worry about it.
(b) He ignores their words and cheerfully talks about Bobo.
(c) He looks sad and talks about Conchetta.
(d) He cries and asks if they enjoy being cruel.

5. When John is about ten years old, his father gets a kick watching him go around the house doing what?
(a) Pretending to be in a marching band.
(b) Offering guests wine refills.
(c) Emptying beer glasses.
(d) Singing at the top of his lungs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Lorraine's father?

2. In the silence that follows Mr. Pignati telling the teens that his wife is dead, what does Lorraine offer John?

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

4. John explains that Lorraine may remember big words, but he remembers _______.

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

(see the answer key)

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