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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 says that Lorraine becomes what?
(a) Physicist.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Dancer.
(d) Writer.

2. What deal does Lorraine's mother have with a local undertaker?
(a) He gives her ten dollars whenever she sends business his way.
(b) She gives him free drugs and he gives her free flowers.
(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.

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

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

5. What nickname does John give his father?
(a) Old man.
(b) Bore.
(c) Money king.
(d) Genius.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After their first face to face meeting with Mr. Pignati, why does John feel that he and Lorraine should accompany the man to the zoo?

3. Which part of the Mammal Building do John and Mr. Pignati really enjoy?

4. When Lorraine and John start to mimic the apes at the zoo, she says she's surprised that Mr. Pignati does what?

5. As a freshman, John is known for orchestrating childish pranks and even has the nickname of the ________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Does John have a crush on Lorraine?

2. Why does John feel that everything he does at home is wrong?

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

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

5. How does John feel about the way the world treats older people?

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

7. Describe Bobo, Mr. Pignati's friend.

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

9. How do John and Lorraine treat each other right after Mr. Pignati is taken to the hospital?

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

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