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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What excuse does John give for not telling Norton and Dennis that Mr. Pignati wants to donate ten dollars to Lorraine's fake charity?
(a) He doesn't want them taking advantage of the old man.
(b) He doesn't think it is any of their concern.
(c) He doesn't want to be scolded by them.
(d) He wants them to go home and leave them alone.

2. Who is Miss Reillen?
(a) Kindergarten teacher.
(b) Bag lady.
(c) Librarian.
(d) Food server.

3. Mr. Pignati says that his wife is where?
(a) Florida.
(b) Illinois.
(c) New Mexico.
(d) California.

4. In Chapter Two, Lorraine explains that she and John feel they need to write about what?
(a) Strange things that happen.
(b) The most remarkable person they ever meet.
(c) Their hopes and dreams.
(d) Their lives as sophomores.

5. Lorraine notices that John lies to his family but his family ______.
(a) Can't accept the truth.
(b) Also lies.
(c) Thinks it's funny.
(d) Believes him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does John say happens to all the people who work with his father?

2. While Lorraine talks to Mr. Pignati by phone, what does John do?

3. In Chapter Three, John tells us that Mr. Pignati calls John and Lorraine what?

4. How does John convince Lorraine that they go visit Mr. Pignati?

5. Lorraine is concerned that John ___________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain how John and Lorraine end up having their first kiss.

2. Why does Lorraine's mother ask her to skip school one day?

3. Describe the picture of her parents that Lorraine keeps.

4. How does Mr. Pignati react when Lorraine asks him about an old photo she finds of his wife?

5. While Mr. Pignati is still at the hospital, why does John check to see how much beer and wine are at the man's house?

6. How does Mr. Pignati receive John and Lorraine at the hospital?

7. Can the reader figure out the fate of Mr. Pignati from the first chapter?

8. Describe John's impression of Mr. Pignati upon meeting the man for the first time.

9. How does John feel about the way the world treats older people?

10. Does John have a crush on Lorraine?

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