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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lorraine notices that John lies to his family but his family ______.
(a) Can't accept the truth.
(b) Thinks it's funny.
(c) Believes him.
(d) Also lies.

2. In Chapter Three, John tells us that Mr. Pignati calls John and Lorraine what?
(a) Loud.
(b) Delightful.
(c) Youthful.
(d) Expressive.

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

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

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

6. What is one thing that John says he likes about Mr. Pignati?
(a) He can juggle five objects at a time.
(b) He teaches John how to make pancakes.
(c) He is very patient with children.
(d) He doesn't try to be something he isn't.

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

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

9. 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) The object of the game is to keep the other person on the line as long as possible.
(c) She can tell he's a lonely old man.
(d) She needs new jokes for a story she's writing.

10. While his parents criticize him for not being more like his brother Kenneth, John blames his latest prank on _____.
(a) It being Friday the thirteenth.
(b) Their uptight attitude.
(c) The phase of the moon.
(d) The ghost of his aunt.

11. High school students John and Lorraine are______.
(a) Freshmen.
(b) Juniors.
(c) Seniors.
(d) Sophomores.

12. John says that Lorraine becomes what?
(a) Physicist.
(b) Writer.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Dancer.

13. What excuse does John give for not telling Norton and Dennis that Mr. Pignati wants to donate ten dollars to Lorraine's fake charity?
(a) He doesn't think it is any of their concern.
(b) He doesn't want them taking advantage of the old man.
(c) He wants them to go home and leave them alone.
(d) He doesn't want to be scolded by them.

14. Lorraine explains that John gets away with so much because ________.
(a) He lies well.
(b) His parents spoil him.
(c) He's handsome.
(d) Teachers don't care.

15. Lorraine's mother is a nurse who works with _____.
(a) Developmentally disabled children.
(b) Premature babies.
(c) Accident victims.
(d) Terminally ill patients.

Short Answer Questions

1. John explains that Lorraine may remember big words, but he remembers _______.

2. Lorraine reads a great deal about ________.

3. What does Mr. Pignati offer John and Lorraine, who are posing as charity workers, after he invites them into his house?

4. Lorraine figures that Miss Stewart does what?

5. At the zoo, Lorraine observes a series of bad omens including an attack by a _____.

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