Describe John's household. How does he feel about his parents?
What is organized. He feels his parents don't care about him. He feels his parents are too concerned with being adults and don't think about the world around them.
100
The narrator of this story is
What is C
200
nicknamed "The Marshmallow" kid
Who is Norton
200
character that does not change throughout the story
What is static
200
the author gives hints and clues on what's to come
What is foreshadowing
200
Describe Lorraine's mother and her attitude
What is she hates men because of her husband who cheated on her when she was pregnant with Lorraine. She is a nurse who pushes this attitude on Lorraine and warns her about men. She criticizes Lorraine about her weight and appearance.
200
Lorraine's mother
What is D
300
nickname for John's father
What is The Bore
300
character that changes throughout the story
What is dynamic
300
Name the four ways an author characterizes his or her characters
What is what they look like, how they act, what they say/feel, and what others say about them
300
Give an example of foreshadowing in the Pigman
What is in the beginning, they wrote that it was not their fault the Pigman died.
300
The truth about Mr. Pignati's wife
What is C
400
collects pig statues
Who is Mr. Pignati
400
character that is complex, well-developed, and given much insight into
What is round
400
the moral or lesson in the story
What is theme
400
How did John and Lorraine's relationship change?`
What is they kissed when they were dressed up in Conchetta and the Pigman's clothes. They became a couple from being best friends. John started dressing up and Lorraine became a nag.
400
In regards to John's parents, Lorraine is
What is D
500
the school librarian
What is Ms. Reillen
500
minor character that we are given little or no insight into
What is flat
500
the Pigman is a _______________novel
What is a coming-of-age
500
How is the Pigman like a father figure to the teenagers?
What is neither Lorraine nor John had good father figures at home. They felt welcome and loved at the Pigman's house. The Pigman bought them things and shared his home and food with them.