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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Following Lorraine's heart to heart talk with her mother in the kitchen, the teen feels that_____.
(a) John is a terrible influence on her.
(b) Her mother is starting to understand her a little.
(c) Her mother never understands her.
(d) She needs to get a job and leave home.

2. 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) Yells at him.
(d) Takes a picture of him.

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

4. 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.

5. After his father stops drinking, how does John feel around the house?
(a) Invisible.
(b) Content.
(c) As though everything he does is wrong.
(d) That things are finally peaceful.

6. With Mr. Pignati in the hospital almost a week, how do John and Lorraine start to behave?
(a) Like a couple of kindergartners.
(b) Bored and restless.
(c) As if they're guilty of something.
(d) Like an old married couple.

7. Who gets John to start drinking beer?
(a) His brother.
(b) His father.
(c) Lorraine.
(d) Norton.

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

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

10. What do John and Lorraine do for music at the party?
(a) Sing songs.
(b) Bring a band.
(c) Play old records.
(d) Hire a DJ.

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

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

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

14. What happens to Mr. Pignati once he learns that Bobo dies of pneumonia?
(a) He chokes on a peanut and loses consciousness.
(b) He is struck by grief and dies.
(c) He tells the kids he never wants to see them again.
(d) He walks away in stunned silence.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lorraine pass around at the party?

2. When John and Lorraine give Mr. Pignati his house keys at the hospital, he does what?

3. After the tension is broken following Mr. Pignati telling the teens that his wife passes away, what does Mr. Pignati start to do?

4. What do John and Lorraine have plenty of at their party?

5. Why does John not invite a particular person to the party?

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