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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Lorraine and John discover what happens to Mrs. Pignati, how do Mr. Pignati's jokes make Lorraine feel?
(a) Sad.
(b) Shocked.
(c) Angry.
(d) Dismayed.

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

3. 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.

4. The day after the party, what does John tell Lorraine that his parents think?
(a) He shouldn't see Mr. Pignati anymore.
(b) He needs to be grounded for a month.
(c) They need to send him to boot camp.
(d) He needs to see a psychiatrist.

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

6. What does Mr. Pignati buy at the department store for both Lorraine and John?
(a) Roller skates.
(b) Chocolate truffles.
(c) Beach balls.
(d) Gingerbread cookies.

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

8. When Mr. Pignati offers to buy John and Lorraine something at the department store, what does John pick?
(a) A case of beer.
(b) Canned lobster.
(c) Chocolate covered ants.
(d) A pack of cigarettes.

9. What does Lorraine pass around at the party?
(a) Slices of anchovy pizza.
(b) Chocolate covered ants.
(c) Cigarettes.
(d) A card for everyone to sign.

10. What does John find Norton doing at the party?
(a) Trying to steal Mr. Pignati's valuables.
(b) Kissing Lorraine.
(c) Throwing Mr. Pignati's clothes out the window.
(d) Beating up Dennis.

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

12. What is Mrs. Pignati's first name?
(a) Conchetta.
(b) Elena.
(c) Justina.
(d) Marrietta.

13. What does John do when Norton asks about Mr. Pignati?
(a) Punches Norton in the mouth.
(b) Tells Norton to get lost.
(c) Becomes protective of the old man.
(d) Brags about taking things from the old man.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After John and Lorraine go back to Mr. Pignati's house, while he remains in the hospital, what does Lorraine do?

2. John and Lorraine conclude that Mr. Pignati is happy when _____.

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

4. Why does Lorraine justify the fact that her mother picks on her?

5. After John and Lorraine apologize to Mr. Pignati, where does the man agree to meet them?

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