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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. As a freshman, John is known for orchestrating childish pranks and even has the nickname of the ________.
2. Lorraine is concerned that John ___________.
3. Which part of the Mammal Building do John and Mr. Pignati really enjoy?
4. While Lorraine talks to Mr. Pignati by phone, what does John do?
5. John says that Lorraine becomes what?
Short Essay Questions
1. Does John have any interest in the part-time job his parents are trying to get for him?
2. What happens to Mr. Pignati as he chases after John up the stairs on roller skates during a game of tag?
3. What does Mr. Pignati purchase for Lorraine and John at Beekman's?
4. How does Lorraine describe John?
5. Why does John feel that everything he does at home is wrong?
6. Describe John's impression of Mr. Pignati upon meeting the man for the first time.
7. How does getting busted at a wild party become a turning point for Lorraine in her relationship with her mother?
8. What does John dislike about Miss King, one of his teachers?
9. How does John convince Lorraine that it's all right for them to cash the check they collected from Mr. Pignati under false pretenses?
10. Describe how and when Lorraine and John first meet.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compare and contrast Lorraine's mother with John's mother.
1. Which one is the more effective parent?
2. By the end of the book, which pair has the better relationship -- Lorraine and her mother, or John and his mother? Why? Support your answers with specific details from the book.
Essay Topic 2
John wants to be an actor, and Lorraine wants to be a writer. Explain how their personalities and views on life reinforce their career choices.
Essay Topic 3
Explain, in detail, what makes Mr. Pignati a tragic figure in this story. How does his suffering help other characters grow?
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