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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. Lorraine explains that John tells lies because of his what?
(a) Fear of the truth.
(b) Lack of respect for others.
(c) Need for attention.
(d) Obsessive-compulsive disorder.

2. When does Lorraine meet John?
(a) Start of sophomore year.
(b) In sixth grade.
(c) In first grade.
(d) Start of freshman year.

3. John reveals that he wants to be what?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Singer.
(c) Firefighter.
(d) Actor.

4. Who does Mr. Pignati bring up in his first phone conversation with Lorraine?
(a) His wife.
(b) The city's mayor.
(c) The school's principal.
(d) His brother.

5. What deal does Lorraine's mother have with a local undertaker?
(a) She gives him free drugs and he gives her free flowers.
(b) He gives her ten dollars whenever she sends business his way.
(c) He gives her jewelry he takes from the deceased, she sells it, and they split the profits.
(d) They bet on which patient is the next to pass away.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lorraine reads a great deal about ________.

2. Who is Miss Reillen?

3. During her first phone conversation with Mr. Pignati, Lorraine starts to laugh. What does Mr. Pignati do?

4. At the zoo, Mr. Pignati introduces Lorraine and John to Bobo, who is a _____.

5. Norton and Dennis want to drink beer with John and Lorraine at the _____.

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe telephone marathon, the game John and Lorraine play with a couple of their friends.

2. What quality above all others does John like about Mr. Pignati?

3. What does the reader learn about John's feelings after Mr. Pignati dies?

4. During their first phone conversation, why does Lorraine listen to Mr. Pignati's jokes?

5. Explain what Lorraine says about the book reports she and John write.

6. After the wild party at Mr. Pignati's house, how do John and Lorraine try to make their amends to their elderly friend?

7. What uninvited guest shows up at John's and Lorraine's party?

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

9. Is Lorraine's choice of Mr. Pignati's name from the phone book random?

10. Describe Norton, the bully.

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