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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Lorraine feels that John needs to make up interesting stories about his life because he is _______.
(a) A scoundrel.
(b) Protecting himself.
(c) Bored.
(d) Mentally ill.

4. The Pigman differs from John's parents in that he _____.
(a) Helps John with homework.
(b) Gives John structure and discipline.
(c) Allows John to be himself.
(d) Encourages John to ask Lorraine out.

5. At the zoo, Mr. Pignati introduces Lorraine and John to Bobo, who is a _____.
(a) Baboon.
(b) Cheetah.
(c) Chimpanzee.
(d) Lion.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Lorraine first calls Mr. Pignati, she tells him that she's doing what?

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

3. In the first chapter of The Pigman, John explains that he and Lorraine are writing a book on a typewriter where?

4. After their first face to face meeting with Mr. Pignati, why does John feel that he and Lorraine should accompany the man to the zoo?

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

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