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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At home, John is frequently told to do what?
(a) Stop hanging around Lorraine.
(b) Move out.
(c) Quit disturbing his parents.
(d) Make dinner for everyone.

2. Mr. Pignati's situation reminds Lorraine of _____.
(a) Her father leaving her mother.
(b) A story she writes about love and betrayal.
(c) A landlady who couldn't accept her husband's death.
(d) Her own broken heart.

3. What clues indicate that John has a crush on Lorraine?
(a) He becomes very protective of her around their friends.
(b) He combs his hair and wears aftershave.
(c) He blushes around her.
(d) He acts like a gentleman towards her.

4. What is Norton well known for?
(a) Crying.
(b) Shoplifting.
(c) Getting beat up.
(d) Repeating sixth grade.

5. When John and Lorraine give Mr. Pignati his house keys at the hospital, he does what?
(a) Sadly tells them that he no longer needs his keys.
(b) Tells them to keep the keys in case they want to watch television at his place.
(c) Takes the keys and throws them out the window.
(d) Stares at them blankly and refuses to take the keys.

6. After playing the complicated story game with Mr. Pignati, John and Lorraine get the same answer as their first item, which is_____.
(a) Money.
(b) Magic.
(c) Love.
(d) Fun.

7. After John and Lorraine apologize to Mr. Pignati, where does the man agree to meet them?
(a) Department store.
(b) School.
(c) Zoo.
(d) Train station.

8. In good spirits after seeing Mr. Pignati doing better at the hospital, Lorraine and John are back at his place playing:
(a) Soft music.
(b) A pretend, acting game.
(c) Checkers.
(d) Loud rock.

9. John tells Lorraine that he knows what happens to Mrs. Pignati because he finds:
(a) Her funeral bill.
(b) A sad letter written by Mr. Pignati.
(c) A goodbye letter from Mrs. Pignati.
(d) A notice from a psychiatric hospital.

10. What happens after John calls the police from Mr. Pignati's house?
(a) Mr. Pignati regains consciousness.
(b) Lorraine's mother arrives at the scene.
(c) The robbers flee.
(d) An ambulance takes Mr. Pignati to the hospital.

11. As she tries to sleep, after being brought home from the party and having a conversation with her mother, Lorraine can't help thinking about what?
(a) Her conversation with her mother.
(b) Her kiss with John.
(c) What she finds in Mr. Pignati's attic.
(d) The mess made at Mr. Pignati's house.

12. As John explores the house, while Mr. Pignati is at the hospital, Lorraine asks what he's doing. What does he reply?
(a) He wants to invite some friends over.
(b) He wants to see what they can get Mr. Pignati that he doesn't already have.
(c) He's wondering how Mr. Pignati can afford such a nice place.
(d) He wonders who all the people in the photos are.

13. While Mr. Pignati is recovering at the hospital, what do John and Lorraine do?
(a) Run away.
(b) Forget about him.
(c) Use his house.
(d) Catch up on schoolwork.

14. Does John genuinely believe that Mr. Pignati wants them to have a party?
(a) He's not quite sure.
(b) Yes.
(c) He doesn't care what Mr. Pignati wants.
(d) No.

15. Why is Norton upset when he arrives at the party?
(a) His girlfriend breaks up with him.
(b) He likes Lorraine but she doesn't like him.
(c) He isn't invited.
(d) He's grounded.

Short Answer Questions

1. What game are Mr. Pignati, John, and Lorraine playing as they roller skate inside Mr. Pignati's house?

2. What does John find Norton doing at the party?

3. With Mr. Pignati at the hospital and John and Lorraine having dinner at Mr. Pignati's house, the pair drinks a toast to _____.

4. After John and Lorraine make their confession to Mr. Pignati, how does he react?

5. The complicated game that John and Lorraine play with Mr. Pignati turns out to be a psychological one, with their answers equating to what?

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