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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Pigman differs from John's parents in that he _____.
(a) Encourages John to ask Lorraine out.
(b) Gives John structure and discipline.
(c) Allows John to be himself.
(d) Helps John with homework.

2. When John is about ten years old, his father gets a kick watching him go around the house doing what?
(a) Singing at the top of his lungs.
(b) Offering guests wine refills.
(c) Pretending to be in a marching band.
(d) Emptying beer glasses.

3. As John explores the house, while Mr. Pignati is at the hospital, Lorraine asks what he's doing. What does he reply?
(a) He wonders who all the people in the photos are.
(b) He wants to invite some friends over.
(c) He wants to see what they can get Mr. Pignati that he doesn't already have.
(d) He's wondering how Mr. Pignati can afford such a nice place.

4. At home, John is frequently told to do what?
(a) Quit disturbing his parents.
(b) Stop hanging around Lorraine.
(c) Move out.
(d) Make dinner for everyone.

5. On a snowy night, what do John and Lorraine confess to Mr. Pignati?
(a) They're the ones who ring his doorbell and run away.
(b) They don't work for a charity.
(c) They suspect him of killing his wife.
(d) At first they are terrified of him.

6. When John and Lorraine meet Mr. Pignati at the Staten Island ferry, they encounter what?
(a) Drunks and bums.
(b) The school principal.
(c) Actors and models.
(d) Lorraine's mother.

7. Mr. Pignati's situation reminds Lorraine of _____.
(a) A landlady who couldn't accept her husband's death.
(b) Her own broken heart.
(c) Her father leaving her mother.
(d) A story she writes about love and betrayal.

8. In the silence that follows Mr. Pignati telling the teens that his wife is dead, what does Lorraine offer John?
(a) Kind words.
(b) A cigarette.
(c) A hug.
(d) Candy.

9. John and Lorraine conclude that Mr. Pignati is happy when _____.
(a) They are allowed to have fun.
(b) He's listening to old records.
(c) He takes a walk along the river.
(d) They tickle him.

10. When John and Lorraine skip school to visit Mr. Pignati at the hospital, the old man is _____.
(a) In poor spirits.
(b) Dazed and confused.
(c) Happy to see them.
(d) Fast asleep.

11. After coming and going from Mr. Pignati's house, while he's at the hospital, Lorraine and John begin to what?
(a) Wonder if Mr. Pignati's ever coming home.
(b) Get on each other's nerves.
(c) Steal the old man's pigs.
(d) Write a letter to Mr. Pignati.

12. Why does Lorraine justify the fact that her mother picks on her?
(a) Her mother has a hard life.
(b) Her mother is abandoned by four husbands.
(c) She gives her mother grief.
(d) She sees herself as an overly needy teen.

13. When Lorraine inquires about Mr. Pignati after the party is over, what is she told?
(a) He's eating a bowl of cereal.
(b) He's laughing hysterically.
(c) He falls asleep.
(d) He's crying.

14. What happens after Lorraine scolds John for running up the stairs with roller skates?
(a) She feels badly and apologizes profusely.
(b) They yell at each other and then comfort one another.
(c) He bursts out of the house in anger.
(d) The police officer starts to ask them questions.

15. When John realizes he's been eating chocolate covered ants, what does he do?
(a) Spits them out the balcony.
(b) Eats more because he wants to look tough.
(c) Offers some to Lorraine.
(d) Runs to the bathroom.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does John not invite a particular person to the party?

2. After visiting Mr. Pignati at the hospital, John goes back to the old man's place, tries on his clothes, and pretends to be a what?

3. After his father stops drinking, how does John feel around the house?

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

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

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