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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What game do John and Lorraine play with Dennis Kobin and Norton Kelly?
(a) Treasure hunt.
(b) Telephone marathon.
(c) Ding-dong ditch.
(d) Camera charades.

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

3. In Chapter Two, Lorraine explains that she and John feel they need to write about what?
(a) The most remarkable person they ever meet.
(b) Their hopes and dreams.
(c) Strange things that happen.
(d) Their lives as sophomores.

4. When Lorraine's mother tells her to skip school the next day to help her clean their house, the teen says what?
(a) She's giving a class presentation.
(b) She hates housecleaning.
(c) She has an archaeology report due.
(d) She has a test in Latin.

5. Why is Lorraine hesitant to meet Mr. Pignati face to face?
(a) She hears he has a bad reputation.
(b) She's afraid he'll yell at her for her fake charity.
(c) She doesn't want him to know who she is.
(d) She doesn't want to keep deceiving the old man.

6. What does Mr. Pignati buy Lorraine and John at the zoo?
(a) Pig figurines.
(b) Pig stuffed animals.
(c) Hot dogs and nachos.
(d) Peanuts, candy, and ice cream.

7. John reveals that he wants to be what?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Singer.
(c) Firefighter.
(d) Actor.

8. The Pigman recounts the friendship between two sophomores and their _____________.
(a) Baboon friend.
(b) Supportive teachers.
(c) Beloved parents.
(d) Adult friend.

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

10. Lorraine says that John's father is proud of ripping off:
(a) The electric company.
(b) The insurance company.
(c) His secretary.
(d) His own son.

11. Now that he's a sophomore, what does John say about his freshman pranks?
(a) He's given up this kid stuff.
(b) His father teaches him these pranks.
(c) He's lucky he never gets caught.
(d) Those are the days.

12. Why does Lorraine stop by the home of her teacher, Miss Stewart?
(a) Pick up a book.
(b) Get help with algebra.
(c) Drop off papers.
(d) Talk about a personal matter.

13. Who is Miss Reillen?
(a) Librarian.
(b) Kindergarten teacher.
(c) Food server.
(d) Bag lady.

14. After John's mother refuses to give him money for beer, what does he try to do?
(a) Get Mr. Pignati to talk to his mother.
(b) Steal money from Norton and Dennis.
(c) Steal money from Mr. Pignati.
(d) Have Lorraine collect money from Mr. Pignati.

15. Mr. Pignati serves John and Lorraine scungilli, which John describes as _____.
(a) Olive sandwiches.
(b) Caviar and cream cheese.
(c) Bread slices in marinara sauce.
(d) Snails and tomato sauce.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. John says that Mr. Pignati makes a good _____.

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

4. Lorraine states that Mr. Pignati lives on Howard Avenue, just a few blocks from ______.

5. What does Lorraine say about John's hostility?

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