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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) Her mother never understands her.
(b) She needs to get a job and leave home.
(c) John is a terrible influence on her.
(d) Her mother is starting to understand her a little.

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

3. 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 involved in a drunk driving accident.
(d) He is diagnosed with sclerosis of the liver.

4. 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) Sleep.
(c) Laugh.
(d) Tremble.

5. Why does Lorraine justify the fact that her mother picks on her?
(a) She gives her mother grief.
(b) Her mother has a hard life.
(c) She sees herself as an overly needy teen.
(d) Her mother is abandoned by four husbands.

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

7. John and Lorraine conclude that Mr. Pignati is happy when _____.
(a) They are allowed to have fun.
(b) They tickle him.
(c) He takes a walk along the river.
(d) He's listening to old records.

8. 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's grounded.
(d) He isn't invited.

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

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

11. Why does John not invite a particular person to the party?
(a) He knows this person tells his parents.
(b) He used to date her.
(c) John doesn't trust him.
(d) Lorraine doesn't like her.

12. When John and Lorraine meet Mr. Pignati at the Staten Island ferry, they encounter what?
(a) Drunks and bums.
(b) The school principal.
(c) Lorraine's mother.
(d) Actors and models.

13. After the party breaks up, who takes Lorraine and John home?
(a) The taxi driver.
(b) The police.
(c) John's brother.
(d) Mr. Pignati.

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

15. After being brought home from the party, and eventually joining her mother in the kitchen, what does Lorraine talk about?
(a) How she misses her father.
(b) Wanting her mother to love her.
(c) Her love for John.
(d) Her friendship with Mr. Pignati.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. When they are alone in Mr. Pignati's house, John looks around to see:

3. Right before Mr. Pignati comes home from the hospital, what do Lorraine and John decide to do?

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

5. Does John genuinely believe that Mr. Pignati wants them to have a party?

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