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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. How do Lorraine and John find Mr. Pignati?
(a) They spy him at a park.
(b) John gets his mail in error.
(c) From a phone book.
(d) Through a mutual friend.

2. The Pigman recounts the friendship between two sophomores and their _____________.
(a) Baboon friend.
(b) Beloved parents.
(c) Supportive teachers.
(d) Adult friend.

3. Mr. Pignati's home is _____.
(a) Large and inviting.
(b) Behind an iron gate.
(c) Painted brightly.
(d) Old and rundown.

4. Lorraine feels that John needs to make up interesting stories about his life because he is _______.
(a) Mentally ill.
(b) Protecting himself.
(c) A scoundrel.
(d) Bored.

5. John says that Miss King tries to what?
(a) Trick students.
(b) Act tough.
(c) Be hip.
(d) Spy on him.

Short Answer Questions

1. John says that Mr. Pignati makes a good _____.

2. When Lorraine tells John about the bad omens at the zoo, what does he do?

3. How does Lorraine feel about her own appearance?

4. Why does Lorraine express compassion for Miss Stewart?

5. Who is Miss Reillen?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Lorraine describe John?

2. What brings about Mr. Pignati's death?

3. Even though he dies, Mr. Pignati's last few months are transformed by John and Lorraine. How does Mr. Pignati benefit from his friendship with these two teenagers?

4. What angers Lorraine about the toy department at Beekman's department store?

5. Why does Lorraine's mother have a habit of asking her the exact same questions over and over again?

6. Does John have a crush on Lorraine?

7. How do John and Lorraine discover that Mrs. Pignati passes away?

8. What does John dislike about Miss King, one of his teachers?

9. What does Mr. Pignati encounter when a taxi brings him home as the teens' party is going full swing?

10. Describe Lorraine's relationship with her mother.

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