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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What oath do friends John and Lorraine make at the beginning of the book regarding Mr. Pignati?
(a) Record his story.
(b) Hide and protect him.
(c) Take a picture of him.
(d) Keep his secret safe.

2. As a freshman, John is known for orchestrating childish pranks and even has the nickname of the ________.
(a) Classroom Prankster.
(b) Bathroom Bomber.
(c) Freshman Trickster.
(d) Teacher Terrorizer.

3. John feels that the only things Lorraine lacks in are what?
(a) Passion and drive.
(b) Assertiveness and courage.
(c) Persistence and creativity.
(d) Confidence and self-esteem.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The Pigman recounts the friendship between two sophomores and their _____________.

2. Why does Lorraine express compassion for Miss Stewart?

3. Lorraine is concerned that John ___________.

4. During her first phone conversation with Mr. Pignati, Lorraine starts to laugh. What does Mr. Pignati do?

5. High school students John and Lorraine are______.

(see the answer key)

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