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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does John say happens to all the people who work with his father?
(a) Become old and gray before they turn thirty.
(b) Divorce eight times and end up alone.
(c) Become boring zombies devoid of any personality.
(d) Drop dead of heart attacks from the stress.

4. When Lorraine tells John about the bad omens at the zoo, what does he do?
(a) Laughs uncontrollably.
(b) Stares off into space.
(c) Starts to panic.
(d) Dismisses them.

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

6. Why does Lorraine listen to Mr. Pignati's jokes over the phone?
(a) She's afraid that if she doesn't, he'll tell her mother what she does.
(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 can tell he's a lonely old man.

7. Norton and Dennis want to drink beer with John and Lorraine at the _____.
(a) Playground.
(b) Cemetery.
(c) Train station.
(d) Bus depot.

8. John feels that the only things Lorraine lacks in are what?
(a) Assertiveness and courage.
(b) Persistence and creativity.
(c) Passion and drive.
(d) Confidence and self-esteem.

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

10. John says that Mr. Pignati makes a good _____.
(a) Sherlock Holmes.
(b) Frankenstein.
(c) Cupid.
(d) Santa Claus.

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

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

13. What does Lorraine see in the middle of Miss Stewart's living room?
(a) A trampoline.
(b) Her neighbor's missing motorcycle.
(c) A small printing press.
(d) Her sick mother's bed.

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

15. John and Lorraine describe their book as what?
(a) Fantastic voyage.
(b) Memorial epic.
(c) Epic mystery.
(d) Fantastic bestseller.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mr. Pignati says that his wife is where?

2. Mr. Pignati's home is _____.

3. While Lorraine talks to Mr. Pignati by phone, what does John do?

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

5. After John's mother refuses to give him money for beer, what does he try to do?

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