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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In good spirits after seeing Mr. Pignati doing better at the hospital, Lorraine and John are back at his place playing:
(a) Loud rock.
(b) A pretend, acting game.
(c) Soft music.
(d) Checkers.

2. Who shows up to John's and Lorraine's party in a taxi cab?
(a) John's mother.
(b) Mr. Pignati.
(c) Mrs. Pignati.
(d) Lorraine's mother.

3. After John and Lorraine apologize to Mr. Pignati, where does the man agree to meet them?
(a) Train station.
(b) Department store.
(c) Zoo.
(d) School.

4. John comes to realize that he greatly values his friendship with who?
(a) His parents.
(b) The Pigman.
(c) Norton.
(d) His brother.

5. What does Lorraine's mother do when the teen is brought home after the party?
(a) Calls her ex-husband.
(b) Faints.
(c) Hugs her.
(d) Slaps her.

6. Why does Lorraine's mother keep asking her to explain where the stockings come from?
(a) To see if she can catch Lorraine in a lie.
(b) She always has a habit of repeating herself.
(c) Because she's very forgetful.
(d) She secretly worries they come from a boy.

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

8. What do John and Lorraine do for music at the party?
(a) Sing songs.
(b) Hire a DJ.
(c) Play old records.
(d) Bring a band.

9. Following the party, what is Lorraine still wearing after arriving at her own home?
(a) Mrs. Pignati's ruffled dress.
(b) A red party hat.
(c) John's sweater.
(d) A toga.

10. What does Lorraine pass around at the party?
(a) A card for everyone to sign.
(b) Chocolate covered ants.
(c) Slices of anchovy pizza.
(d) Cigarettes.

11. When they are alone in Mr. Pignati's house, John looks around to see:
(a) The many photos of Mr. Pignati's relatives.
(b) What it's like to live there full-time.
(c) How much beer and wine he can find.
(d) If he can find any money lying around.

12. Who shows up to John's and Lorraine's party?
(a) Lorraine's teacher.
(b) John's brother.
(c) Several of their friends.
(d) Mr. Pignati's friends.

13. What clues indicate that John has a crush on Lorraine?
(a) He acts like a gentleman towards her.
(b) He becomes very protective of her around their friends.
(c) He combs his hair and wears aftershave.
(d) He blushes around her.

14. What does John tell Lorraine about the party he's planning at Mr. Pignati's house?
(a) The Pigman tells him to throw a party.
(b) The Pigman wants them to have fun.
(c) A party cheers everyone up.
(d) It's their only chance for a party away from their parents.

15. What game are Mr. Pignati, John, and Lorraine playing as they roller skate inside Mr. Pignati's house?
(a) Simon says.
(b) Tag.
(c) Space invaders.
(d) Truth or dare.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lorraine conclude is the strongest thing in the world?

2. What does Lorraine think about John's idea for a party at Mr. Pignati's house?

3. After the party breaks up, who takes Lorraine and John home?

4. With Mr. Pignati at the hospital and John and Lorraine having dinner at Mr. Pignati's house, the pair drinks a toast to _____.

5. 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?

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