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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. John feels that the only things Lorraine lacks in are what?
(a) Passion and drive.
(b) Assertiveness and courage.
(c) Persistence and creativity.
(d) Confidence and self-esteem.

2. Mr. Pignati says that Bobo is ______.
(a) His wife's favorite animal at the zoo.
(b) The most beautiful animal at the zoo.
(c) His favorite zoo dweller.
(d) His best friend.

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

4. What does Lorraine say about John's hostility?
(a) It's threatening their friendship.
(b) It stems from alcohol abuse.
(c) It gets him arrested.
(d) It's an act.

5. Lorraine explains that John gets away with so much because ________.
(a) He lies well.
(b) Teachers don't care.
(c) He's handsome.
(d) His parents spoil him.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Lorraine reads a great deal about ________.

4. John says that Miss King tries to what?

5. Lorraine's mother is a nurse who works with _____.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Mr. Pignati purchase for Lorraine and John at Beekman's?

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

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

5. How does Lorraine feel about Mr. Pignati when the police take her and John to their homes after the party breaks up?

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

7. Mr. Pignati spends a week recovering at the hospital. By the end of that week, how are Lorraine and John treating each other?

8. Why does John's father stop drinking?

9. Does John have a crush on Lorraine?

10. How does Lorraine describe John?

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