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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the zoo trip, John considers Mr. Pignati to be_____.
(a) Harmless but a bit crazy.
(b) Mysterious and frightening.
(c) Boring and stuffy.
(d) Eccentric but sweet and generous.

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

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

4. Lorraine figures that Miss Stewart does what?
(a) Joins the circus.
(b) Loses her job.
(c) Gets arrested.
(d) Becomes an old maid.

5. After finding a number of items belonging to Mrs. Pignati, John realizes that she _____.
(a) Runs away.
(b) Divorces Mr. Pignati.
(c) Is at a mental institution.
(d) Is dead.

6. When Lorraine first calls Mr. Pignati, she tells him that she's doing what?
(a) Soliciting funds.
(b) Looking for her lost cat.
(c) Conducting a survey.
(d) Calling him on a dare.

7. What does John's father do for a living?
(a) Architect.
(b) Accountant.
(c) High-level attorney.
(d) Commodities trader.

8. What happens to Lorraine's father?
(a) He leaves the family and later dies.
(b) He's living in a monastery in France.
(c) He's in prison for fraud.
(d) He disappears mysteriously.

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

10. Lorraine reads a great deal about ________.
(a) Archaeology.
(b) Zoology.
(c) Psychology.
(d) Biology.

11. What does Lorraine think about her mother taking things from patients?
(a) It bothers Lorraine.
(b) Lorraine worries her mother ends up in prison.
(c) Lorraine thinks it's hilarious.
(d) Lorraine sees nothing wrong with it.

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

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

14. What oath do friends John and Lorraine make at the beginning of the book regarding Mr. Pignati?
(a) Take a picture of him.
(b) Record his story.
(c) Keep his secret safe.
(d) Hide and protect him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. While his parents criticize him for not being more like his brother Kenneth, John blames his latest prank on _____.

2. Why is Lorraine hesitant to meet Mr. Pignati face to face?

3. High school students John and Lorraine are______.

4. Lorraine notices that John lies to his family but his family ______.

5. At the zoo, Mr. Pignati introduces Lorraine and John to Bobo, who is a _____.

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