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

Short Answer Questions

1. On a snowy night, what do John and Lorraine confess to Mr. Pignati?

2. After Lorraine and John discover what happens to Mrs. Pignati, how do Mr. Pignati's jokes make Lorraine feel?

3. While Mr. Pignati is recovering at the hospital, what do John and Lorraine do?

4. What does John tell Lorraine about the party he's planning at Mr. Pignati's house?

5. What do John, Lorraine, and Mr. Pignati ride to the monkey house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe John's relationship with his parents and Lorraine's relationship with her mother.

1. How do these characters' parents complicate their lives?

2. Why do you feel John and Lorraine are so misunderstood by their parents? How do these misunderstandings shape how they behave and how they view themselves?

3. How does Mr. Pignati and his home represent a sanctuary or refuge for Lorraine and John? Support your answers with specific examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Explain how the author carries out the following themes in his book, using specific examples:

1. Making choices and living with the consequences.

2. Taking responsibility for one's actions.

3. Coming to terms with events and conditions that are beyond one's control.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast how John and Lorraine deal with the grief and loss they experience.

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