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

2. At the zoo, Lorraine observes a series of bad omens including an attack by a _____.
(a) Lemur.
(b) Peacock.
(c) Monkey.
(d) Seagull.

3. What does Lorraine say about John's hostility?
(a) It's threatening their friendship.
(b) It's an act.
(c) It stems from alcohol abuse.
(d) It gets him arrested.

4. As a result of what Norton plays with when he is little, according to John, Norton becomes what?
(a) An introvert.
(b) A bully.
(c) A pushover.
(d) A cynic.

5. What does Mr. Pignati offer John and Lorraine, who are posing as charity workers, after he invites them into his house?
(a) Can of soda.
(b) Glass of wine.
(c) Ham sandwiches.
(d) Green olives.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Mr. Pignati bring up in his first phone conversation with Lorraine?

2. While Mr. Pignati is recovering at the hospital, Lorraine chides John for _____.

3. Lorraine figures that Miss Stewart does what?

4. What clues indicate that John has a crush on Lorraine?

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

(see the answer key)

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