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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 skip school to visit Mr. Pignati at the hospital, the old man is _____.
(a) In poor spirits.
(b) Happy to see them.
(c) Fast asleep.
(d) Dazed and confused.

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

3. 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 looks sad and talks about Conchetta.
(c) He ignores their words and cheerfully talks about Bobo.
(d) He cries and asks if they enjoy being cruel.

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

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

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

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

8. What do John and Lorraine have plenty of at their party?
(a) Party games.
(b) Pizza.
(c) Desserts.
(d) Alcohol.

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

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

11. Lorraine sees a crazy woman talking to herself and hears her saying that _____.
(a) Aliens are here.
(b) Death is coming.
(c) Zombies are after her.
(d) The flood is imminent.

12. When John realizes he's been eating chocolate covered ants, what does he do?
(a) Spits them out the balcony.
(b) Offers some to Lorraine.
(c) Runs to the bathroom.
(d) Eats more because he wants to look tough.

13. After seeing John try on some of Mr. Pignati's clothes, what does Lorraine do?
(a) Tries on Mrs. Pignati's clothes.
(b) Yells at him.
(c) Takes a picture of him.
(d) Makes fun of him.

14. At home, John is frequently told to do what?
(a) Make dinner for everyone.
(b) Move out.
(c) Quit disturbing his parents.
(d) Stop hanging around Lorraine.

15. 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) Wonder if Mr. Pignati's ever coming home.
(c) Steal the old man's pigs.
(d) Write a letter to Mr. Pignati.

Short Answer Questions

1. What clues indicate that John has a crush on Lorraine?

2. Which person does John specifically NOT invite to the party?

3. After Mr. Pignati tells John and Lorraine a complicated story, they are instructed to write down the order in which they think that _____.

4. In good spirits after seeing Mr. Pignati doing better at the hospital, Lorraine and John are back at his place playing:

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

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