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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which person does John specifically NOT invite to the party?
(a) Dennis.
(b) Amber.
(c) Conchetta.
(d) Norton.

2. When John and Lorraine are alone in Mr. Pignati's place, what does John ask for?
(a) A date.
(b) An answer.
(c) A kiss.
(d) An explanation.

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

4. What game are Mr. Pignati, John, and Lorraine playing as they roller skate inside Mr. Pignati's house?
(a) Space invaders.
(b) Tag.
(c) Truth or dare.
(d) Simon says.

5. What happens after Lorraine scolds John for running up the stairs with roller skates?
(a) He bursts out of the house in anger.
(b) They yell at each other and then comfort one another.
(c) She feels badly and apologizes profusely.
(d) The police officer starts to ask them questions.

6. 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) Stares at them blankly and refuses to take the keys.
(c) Tells them to keep the keys in case they want to watch television at his place.
(d) Takes the keys and throws them out the window.

7. Why do John and Lorraine tell the police that they are Mr. Pignati's children?
(a) Because Mr. Pignati has no family.
(b) Because they feel as though they are Mr. Pignati's children.
(c) So they can visit Mr. Pignati at the hospital.
(d) To avoid suspicion.

8. While Mr. Pignati is recovering at the hospital, Lorraine chides John for _____.
(a) Liking too many girls.
(b) Not taking out the trash.
(c) Tracking mud through Mr. Pignati's house.
(d) Smoking too much.

9. 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.

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

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

12. After John and Lorraine make their confession to Mr. Pignati, how does he react?
(a) He laughs and tells them to not worry about it.
(b) He cries and asks if they enjoy being cruel.
(c) He ignores their words and cheerfully talks about Bobo.
(d) He looks sad and talks about Conchetta.

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

14. What do Lorraine and Helen do at the party?
(a) Accidentally break a chair.
(b) Play a quiet card game in the corner.
(c) Try on Conchetta's dresses.
(d) Hide Mr. Pignati's pig collection.

15. When John and Lorraine call Mr. Pignati to apologize, what do they offer?
(a) To pay for all the damages.
(b) To buy him a new pair of skates.
(c) To help clean his house.
(d) To take him out to dinner.

Short Answer Questions

1. At home, John is frequently told to do what?

2. The Pigman differs from John's parents in that he _____.

3. As a result of what Norton plays with when he is little, according to John, Norton becomes what?

4. Mr. Pignati's situation reminds Lorraine of _____.

5. 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?

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