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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does John describe Mr. Pignati after their first meeting?
(a) Large, in his fifties, and with a bit of a beer belly.
(b) Short, thin, and with a rose tattoo on his arm.
(c) Tall, obese, and smelling of garlic.
(d) In his seventies, frail, and timid.

2. Which part of the Mammal Building do John and Mr. Pignati really enjoy?
(a) Nocturnal room.
(b) Large cats area.
(c) Snack bar.
(d) Petting zoo.

3. Lorraine is concerned that John ___________.
(a) Doesn't like her.
(b) Drinks and smokes a lot.
(c) Plans to run away.
(d) Is working too hard.

4. When he is in ninth grade, John likes to harass substitute teachers by rolling what across the floor?
(a) Billiard balls.
(b) Ripe tomatoes.
(c) Ping-pong balls.
(d) Rotten apples.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does John's father do for a living?

2. Why does Lorraine express compassion for Miss Stewart?

3. While looking around Mr. Pignati's house, John finds a closet full of what?

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

5. John feels that the only things Lorraine lacks in are what?

(see the answer key)

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