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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Lorraine asks about an old photograph of Mrs. Pignati, what does Mr. Pignati do?
(a) Asks her to put it away.
(b) Tears up a bit.
(c) Tells her to leave his stuff alone.
(d) Cries for five minutes.

2. Why do John and Lorraine start referring to Mr. Pignati as "the Pigman"?
(a) His name and his appearance.
(b) His name and his collection of pigs.
(c) His messy house and his pink nose.
(d) His messy house and his appearance.

3. John's father wants him to get a part-time job where?
(a) At the corner hot dog stand.
(b) At the corner drugstore.
(c) Where his wife works.
(d) Where he works.

4. Why does Lorraine express compassion for Miss Stewart?
(a) She trembles uncontrollably.
(b) All the boys in class make fun of her.
(c) None of the students like her.
(d) She's caring for her sick mother.

5. John says that Norton's mother allows him to play with what when he is little?
(a) Toy soldiers.
(b) Swords.
(c) Teddy bears.
(d) Dolls.

Short Answer Questions

1. Norton and Dennis want to drink beer with John and Lorraine at the _____.

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

3. After John's mother refuses to give him money for beer, what does he try to do?

4. John comes to realize that he greatly values his friendship with who?

5. Why does Lorraine stop by the home of her teacher, Miss Stewart?

(see the answer key)

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