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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the tension is broken following Mr. Pignati telling the teens that his wife passes away, what does Mr. Pignati start to do?
(a) Cry.
(b) Tremble.
(c) Sleep.
(d) Laugh.

2. Lorraine treasures a picture she has of _____.
(a) Her mother and father when they are young.
(b) Her best friend from her previous school.
(c) The grandparents she never has the chance to meet.
(d) John when she first meets him.

3. What does Lorraine conclude is the strongest thing in the world?
(a) Hope.
(b) Imagination.
(c) Love.
(d) Willpower.

4. What does John tell Lorraine about the party he's planning at Mr. Pignati's house?
(a) The Pigman tells him to throw a party.
(b) It's their only chance for a party away from their parents.
(c) A party cheers everyone up.
(d) The Pigman wants them to have fun.

5. What does Lorraine's mother do when the teen is brought home after the party?
(a) Hugs her.
(b) Faints.
(c) Calls her ex-husband.
(d) Slaps her.

6. Why does John's father have to quit drinking?
(a) He is diagnosed with sclerosis of the liver.
(b) He is involved in a drunk driving accident.
(c) He develops a brain tumor.
(d) John's mother threatens to leave him.

7. The Pigman differs from John's parents in that he _____.
(a) Gives John structure and discipline.
(b) Allows John to be himself.
(c) Helps John with homework.
(d) Encourages John to ask Lorraine out.

8. Norton gains notoriety when he gets caught stealing what?
(a) Tissue boxes.
(b) Blue crayons.
(c) A bag of marshmallows.
(d) The teacher's purse.

9. After visiting Mr. Pignati at the hospital, John goes back to the old man's place, tries on his clothes, and pretends to be a what?
(a) Distinguished businessman.
(b) Very old man.
(c) Police officer.
(d) Famous explorer.

10. After seeing John try on some of Mr. Pignati's clothes, what does Lorraine do?
(a) Tries on Mrs. Pignati's clothes.
(b) Makes fun of him.
(c) Takes a picture of him.
(d) Yells at him.

11. After John and Lorraine go back to Mr. Pignati's house, while he remains in the hospital, what does Lorraine do?
(a) Throws away the skates.
(b) Draws a picture.
(c) Cooks dinner.
(d) Sobs uncontrollably.

12. On a snowy night, what do John and Lorraine confess to Mr. Pignati?
(a) They're the ones who ring his doorbell and run away.
(b) They suspect him of killing his wife.
(c) They don't work for a charity.
(d) At first they are terrified of him.

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

14. Following the party, what is Lorraine still wearing after arriving at her own home?
(a) Mrs. Pignati's ruffled dress.
(b) John's sweater.
(c) A red party hat.
(d) A toga.

15. When Mr. Pignati is at the hospital, what does Lorraine confess to John?
(a) She loves John.
(b) She pushs Mr. Pignati.
(c) Her mom hates John.
(d) Her mom knows about their visits to Mr. Pignati.

Short Answer Questions

1. When John and Lorraine skip school to visit Mr. Pignati at the hospital, the old man is _____.

2. What is Norton well known for?

3. While Mr. Pignati is recovering at the hospital, what do John and Lorraine do?

4. When Mr. Pignati offers to buy John and Lorraine something at the department store, what does John pick?

5. Following Lorraine's heart to heart talk with her mother in the kitchen, the teen feels that_____.

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