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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Lorraine hesitant to meet Mr. Pignati face to face?
(a) She hears he has a bad reputation.
(b) She doesn't want him to know who she is.
(c) She's afraid he'll yell at her for her fake charity.
(d) She doesn't want to keep deceiving the old man.

2. Why does Lorraine listen to Mr. Pignati's jokes over the phone?
(a) She can tell he's a lonely old man.
(b) She needs new jokes for a story she's writing.
(c) The object of the game is to keep the other person on the line as long as possible.
(d) She's afraid that if she doesn't, he'll tell her mother what she does.

3. Now that he's a sophomore, what does John say about his freshman pranks?
(a) Those are the days.
(b) He's given up this kid stuff.
(c) He's lucky he never gets caught.
(d) His father teaches him these pranks.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Lorraine say is the big difference between her and John?

3. When he is in ninth grade, John likes to harass substitute teachers by rolling what across the floor?

4. Who does Mr. Pignati bring up in his first phone conversation with Lorraine?

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

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