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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. Why does Lorraine stop by the home of her teacher, Miss Stewart?
(a) Talk about a personal matter.
(b) Pick up a book.
(c) Drop off papers.
(d) Get help with algebra.

2. Lorraine talks about an entire book report John writes based on just ______.
(a) The back cover.
(b) One page of the book.
(c) What he hears about the book.
(d) The title.

3. In Chapter Three, John gives the impression that he and Lorraine:
(a) Are practically confessing to killing Mr. Pignati.
(b) Feel somewhat responsible for Mr. Pignati's death, but also feel it is inevitable.
(c) Have absolutely nothing to do with Mr. Pignati's disappearance.
(d) Feel that if they never met Mr. Pignati, he would still be alive.

4. After the zoo trip, John considers Mr. Pignati to be_____.
(a) Boring and stuffy.
(b) Mysterious and frightening.
(c) Harmless but a bit crazy.
(d) Eccentric but sweet and generous.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Lorraine asks about an old photograph of Mrs. Pignati, what does Mr. Pignati do?

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

3. John's father wants him to get a part-time job where?

4. Lorraine is concerned that John ___________.

5. Kenneth is how many years older than John?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does John's father stop drinking?

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

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

7. What happens to Mr. Pignati as he chases after John up the stairs on roller skates during a game of tag?

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

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

10. What games do John and Lorraine like to play with Mr. Pignati at his house?

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