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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When he is in ninth grade, John likes to harass substitute teachers by rolling what across the floor?
(a) Billiard balls.
(b) Rotten apples.
(c) Ping-pong balls.
(d) Ripe tomatoes.

2. Lorraine's mother is a nurse who works with _____.
(a) Terminally ill patients.
(b) Premature babies.
(c) Developmentally disabled children.
(d) Accident victims.

3. In Chapter Three, John tells us that Mr. Pignati calls John and Lorraine what?
(a) Loud.
(b) Delightful.
(c) Expressive.
(d) Youthful.

4. While Lorraine talks to Mr. Pignati by phone, what does John do?
(a) Watches TV.
(b) Takes her picture.
(c) Takes a nap.
(d) Makes her laugh.

5. When Lorraine tells John about the bad omens at the zoo, what does he do?
(a) Stares off into space.
(b) Starts to panic.
(c) Laughs uncontrollably.
(d) Dismisses them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lorraine is concerned that John ___________.

2. At the zoo, Mr. Pignati introduces Lorraine and John to Bobo, who is a _____.

3. Why does Lorraine express compassion for Miss Stewart?

4. High school students John and Lorraine are______.

5. John says that Miss King tries to what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Lorraine feel a sense of compassion for her mother?

2. Do you feel Mr. Pignati is correct to trust John and Lorraine with his house keys?

3. From the first chapter, what can you deduce about John's character and personality?

4. What brings about Mr. Pignati's death?

5. How does getting busted at a wild party become a turning point for Lorraine in her relationship with her mother?

6. During their first phone conversation, why does Lorraine listen to Mr. Pignati's jokes?

7. How does Lorraine describe John?

8. Explain how John and Lorraine end up having their first kiss.

9. How do John and Lorraine discover that Mrs. Pignati passes away?

10. What reason does Lorraine give for undertaking the writing project she's working on with John?

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