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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 says that John's father is proud of ripping off:
(a) The electric company.
(b) His own son.
(c) His secretary.
(d) The insurance company.

2. Norton and Dennis want to drink beer with John and Lorraine at the _____.
(a) Train station.
(b) Cemetery.
(c) Playground.
(d) Bus depot.

3. Lorraine is concerned that John ___________.
(a) Drinks and smokes a lot.
(b) Plans to run away.
(c) Is working too hard.
(d) Doesn't like her.

4. Mr. Pignati serves John and Lorraine scungilli, which John describes as _____.
(a) Caviar and cream cheese.
(b) Snails and tomato sauce.
(c) Bread slices in marinara sauce.
(d) Olive sandwiches.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What nickname does John give his father?

2. John explains that Lorraine may remember big words, but he remembers _______.

3. What oath do friends John and Lorraine make at the beginning of the book regarding Mr. Pignati?

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

5. What does Lorraine say is the big difference between her and John?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe John's relationship with authority figures.

3. What do Lorraine and a friend, Helen, do at the party at Mr. Pignati's house?

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

5. How does John convince Lorraine that it's all right for them to cash the check they collected from Mr. Pignati under false pretenses?

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

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

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

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

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

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