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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. At the zoo, Lorraine observes a series of bad omens including an attack by a _____.
(a) Monkey.
(b) Seagull.
(c) Peacock.
(d) Lemur.

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

5. As a freshman, John is known for orchestrating childish pranks and even has the nickname of the ________.
(a) Teacher Terrorizer.
(b) Classroom Prankster.
(c) Freshman Trickster.
(d) Bathroom Bomber.

6. Lorraine's mother warns her that she shouldn't be hanging around _____.
(a) Bars.
(b) Strangers.
(c) Boys.
(d) Malls.

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

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

9. What does Lorraine say about John's hostility?
(a) It's threatening their friendship.
(b) It's an act.
(c) It stems from alcohol abuse.
(d) It gets him arrested.

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

11. Lorraine explains that John tells lies because of his what?
(a) Lack of respect for others.
(b) Obsessive-compulsive disorder.
(c) Fear of the truth.
(d) Need for attention.

12. Friends John and Lorraine attend what high school?
(a) Lincoln.
(b) Kennedy.
(c) Franklin.
(d) Johnson.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does John's father say to him about his brother Kenneth?

3. Lorraine talks about an entire book report John writes based on just ______.

4. Lorraine reads a great deal about ________.

5. Mr. Pignati says that Bobo is ______.

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