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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the first chapter of The Pigman, John explains that he and Lorraine are writing a book on a typewriter where?
(a) Neighborhood park.
(b) Basement.
(c) School library.
(d) Cafeteria.

2. In Chapter Three, John gives the impression that he and Lorraine:
(a) Are practically confessing to killing Mr. Pignati.
(b) Feel somewhat responsible for Mr. Pignati's death, but also feel it is inevitable.
(c) Have absolutely nothing to do with Mr. Pignati's disappearance.
(d) Feel that if they never met Mr. Pignati, he would still be alive.

3. What deal does Lorraine's mother have with a local undertaker?
(a) They bet on which patient is the next to pass away.
(b) She gives him free drugs and he gives her free flowers.
(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.

4. Why does Lorraine express compassion for Miss Stewart?
(a) None of the students like her.
(b) She trembles uncontrollably.
(c) All the boys in class make fun of her.
(d) She's caring for her sick mother.

5. While looking around Mr. Pignati's house, John finds a closet full of what?
(a) Romance novels.
(b) His wife's clothes.
(c) Old pictures and letters.
(d) Pig knick knacks.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Lorraine meet John?

2. What does Mr. Pignati offer John and Lorraine, who are posing as charity workers, after he invites them into his house?

3. Norton and Dennis want to drink beer with John and Lorraine at the _____.

4. John and Lorraine's book spans what length of time?

5. Miss King is one of John's what?

(see the answer key)

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