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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. When Lorraine tells John about the bad omens at the zoo, what does he do?
(a) Dismisses them.
(b) Laughs uncontrollably.
(c) Stares off into space.
(d) Starts to panic.

2. John explains that Lorraine may remember big words, but he remembers _______.
(a) Plot.
(b) Setting.
(c) Feelings.
(d) Action.

3. Which part of the Mammal Building do John and Mr. Pignati really enjoy?
(a) Large cats area.
(b) Petting zoo.
(c) Nocturnal room.
(d) Snack bar.

4. Why is John angry at Lorraine's mother?
(a) She refuses to talk to him.
(b) She distorts facts regarding Lorraine's appearance.
(c) She constantly mocks him.
(d) She accuses Lorraine of lying and stealing.

5. When he is in ninth grade, John likes to harass substitute teachers by rolling what across the floor?
(a) Ping-pong balls.
(b) Billiard balls.
(c) Ripe tomatoes.
(d) Rotten apples.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the zoo trip, John considers Mr. Pignati to be_____.

2. Lorraine talks about an entire book report John writes based on just ______.

3. What nickname does John give his father?

4. The Pigman recounts the friendship between two sophomores and their _____________.

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Lorraine worries that John drinks too much. Why does John start drinking?

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

3. Which son does John's father favor, him or his brother?

4. How does getting busted at a wild party become a turning point for Lorraine in her relationship with her mother?

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

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

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

8. Describe John's relationship with authority figures.

9. What reason does Lorraine give for John wanting to be an actor?

10. Why is having a party at Mr. Pignati's house so important to John?

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