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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Lorraine feel about her own appearance?
(a) She's not the prettiest girl around.
(b) Her sincere eyes are her best feature.
(c) She's not beautiful, but she's attractive enough.
(d) Appearances don't matter, so she doesn't care about how she looks.

2. After the tension is broken following Mr. Pignati telling the teens that his wife passes away, what does Mr. Pignati start to do?
(a) Tremble.
(b) Sleep.
(c) Cry.
(d) Laugh.

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. While Lorraine talks to Mr. Pignati by phone, what does John do?
(a) Makes her laugh.
(b) Takes a nap.
(c) Watches TV.
(d) Takes her picture.

5. Mr. Pignati says that Bobo is ______.
(a) His best friend.
(b) His favorite zoo dweller.
(c) The most beautiful animal at the zoo.
(d) His wife's favorite animal at the zoo.

Short Answer Questions

1. When he is in ninth grade, John likes to harass substitute teachers by rolling what across the floor?

2. Lorraine explains that John gets away with so much because ________.

3. Why does Lorraine justify the fact that her mother picks on her?

4. In Chapter Two, Lorraine explains that she and John feel they need to write about what?

5. What nickname does John give his father?

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