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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) 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) Takes the keys and throws them out the window.

2. Who shows up to John's and Lorraine's party in a taxi cab?
(a) Lorraine's mother.
(b) John's mother.
(c) Mr. Pignati.
(d) Mrs. Pignati.

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

4. When Lorraine and John visit Mr. Pignati at the hospital, what does he ask of them?
(a) That they study hard and keep their grades up.
(b) To throw away his pair of roller skates.
(c) That they remember to be respectful to their parents.
(d) To stop by the zoo and see Bobo.

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

6. After coming and going from Mr. Pignati's house, while he's at the hospital, Lorraine and John begin to what?
(a) Get on each other's nerves.
(b) Steal the old man's pigs.
(c) Write a letter to Mr. Pignati.
(d) Wonder if Mr. Pignati's ever coming home.

7. 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 see what they can get Mr. Pignati that he doesn't already have.
(b) He's wondering how Mr. Pignati can afford such a nice place.
(c) He wants to invite some friends over.
(d) He wonders who all the people in the photos are.

8. After Mr. Pignati tells John and Lorraine a complicated story, they are instructed to write down the order in which they think that _____.
(a) Battles are fought, won, and lost.
(b) Events take place.
(c) Characters are responsible for the end of the story.
(d) Food items are cooked.

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

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

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

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

13. John says that Norton's mother allows him to play with what when he is little?
(a) Dolls.
(b) Swords.
(c) Toy soldiers.
(d) Teddy bears.

14. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In the silence that follows Mr. Pignati telling the teens that his wife is dead, what does Lorraine offer John?

4. When Lorraine inquires about Mr. Pignati after the party is over, what is she told?

5. Norton gains notoriety when he gets caught stealing what?

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