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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Lorraine and John start to mimic the apes at the zoo, she says she's surprised that Mr. Pignati does what?
(a) Scolds them.
(b) Joins them.
(c) Starts to cry.
(d) Starts dancing.

2. Mr. Pignati serves John and Lorraine scungilli, which John describes as _____.
(a) Caviar and cream cheese.
(b) Bread slices in marinara sauce.
(c) Snails and tomato sauce.
(d) Olive sandwiches.

3. What does John's father say to him about his brother Kenneth?
(a) Kenneth is struggling with a drug addiction.
(b) The two brothers are nothing alike.
(c) The two brothers could be twins, if not for their age difference.
(d) Kenneth is thinking of joining the army.

4. What happens to Mr. Pignati once he learns that Bobo dies of pneumonia?
(a) He is struck by grief and dies.
(b) He walks away in stunned silence.
(c) He chokes on a peanut and loses consciousness.
(d) He tells the kids he never wants to see them again.

5. En route to Beekman's Department Store with John and Mr. Pignati, Lorraine sees what?
(a) A shooting star.
(b) A band of hippies.
(c) A parade.
(d) More omens.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. John says that Miss King tries to what?

3. At home, John is frequently told to do what?

4. Why does Lorraine listen to Mr. Pignati's jokes over the phone?

5. Who gets John to start drinking beer?

(see the answer key)

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