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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What excuse does John give for not telling Norton and Dennis that Mr. Pignati wants to donate ten dollars to Lorraine's fake charity?

3. 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?

4. Lorraine feels that John needs to make up interesting stories about his life because he is _______.

5. John says that Lorraine becomes what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Lorraine's mother ask her to skip school one day?

2. Why does John's father stop drinking?

3. Describe Lorraine's and John's first visit with Mr. Pignati.

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

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

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

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

8. What reason does Lorraine give for undertaking the writing project she's working on with John?

9. What do John and Lorraine gained through Mr. Pignati's death?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Several minor characters serve important roles in the book. Describe the relevance of the following characters:

1. Norton, friend of John and Lorraine.

2. Conchetta, Mr. Pignati's deceased wife.

3. Kenneth, John's brother.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Lorraine's mother with John's mother.

1. Which one is the more effective parent?

2. By the end of the book, which pair has the better relationship -- Lorraine and her mother, or John and his mother? Why? Support your answers with specific details from the book.

Essay Topic 3

1. Analyze the depth and range of emotions John and Lorraine experience during the week when Mr. Pignati is recovering at the hospital.

2. During this week, do you feel the teens mature, regress, or a little of both? Explain.

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