View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What deal does Lorraine's mother have with a local undertaker?
(a) She gives him free drugs and he gives her free flowers.
(b) They bet on which patient is the next to pass away.
(c) He gives her ten dollars whenever she sends business his way.
(d) He gives her jewelry he takes from the deceased, she sells it, and they split the profits.

2. John says that Norton's mother allows him to play with what when he is little?
(a) Dolls.
(b) Teddy bears.
(c) Swords.
(d) Toy soldiers.

3. On a snowy night, what do John and Lorraine confess to Mr. Pignati?
(a) At first they are terrified of him.
(b) They're the ones who ring his doorbell and run away.
(c) They don't work for a charity.
(d) They suspect him of killing his wife.

4. After John and Lorraine go back to Mr. Pignati's house, while he remains in the hospital, what does Lorraine do?
(a) Sobs uncontrollably.
(b) Cooks dinner.
(c) Draws a picture.
(d) Throws away the skates.

5. What happens to Lorraine's father?
(a) He's living in a monastery in France.
(b) He disappears mysteriously.
(c) He leaves the family and later dies.
(d) He's in prison for fraud.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lorraine say is the big difference between her and John?

2. What happens when John climbs up the stairs in roller skates and Mr. Pignati attempts to follow?

3. What nickname does John give his father?

4. John and Lorraine describe their book as what?

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 297 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample