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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Lorraine asks about an old photograph of Mrs. Pignati, what does Mr. Pignati do?
(a) Asks her to put it away.
(b) Cries for five minutes.
(c) Tells her to leave his stuff alone.
(d) Tears up a bit.

2. When does Lorraine meet John?
(a) In first grade.
(b) Start of sophomore year.
(c) Start of freshman year.
(d) In sixth grade.

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

4. Who shows up to John's and Lorraine's party?
(a) Several of their friends.
(b) Mr. Pignati's friends.
(c) John's brother.
(d) Lorraine's teacher.

5. En route to Beekman's Department Store with John and Mr. Pignati, Lorraine sees what?
(a) More omens.
(b) A shooting star.
(c) A band of hippies.
(d) A parade.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. John says that Norton's mother allows him to play with what when he is little?

3. Why is Norton upset when he arrives at the party?

4. What does John do when Norton asks about Mr. Pignati?

5. Why is John angry at Lorraine's mother?

(see the answer key)

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