True or False
John's primary ambition is to become a famous actor
True
This character is nicknamed "The Marshmallow Kid."
Norton
John and Lorraine first meet Mr. Pignati by pretending to work for this.
A Charity
According to Lorraine, this person is John’s "source problem."
His father (Bore)
According to the book, what is the "cage" that everyone builds for themselves?
Their own choices/guilt
Lorraine’s mother encourages her to follow in her footsteps as a nurse.
False
He is known to John as "The Bore."
Mr. Conlan
This is the specific reason John’s mother refuses to give him money.
He put glue in the phone lock
Lorraine sees a "bad omen" involving this person at the zoo
The peanut lady
Why was John so uneasy during the hospital visit?
It reminded him of death/his father
The Pigman is happy to find a party happening when he gets home from the hospital.
False
The librarian who is nicknamed "Cricket."
Miss Reillen
John finds this item upstairs, proving Conchetta Pignati is actually dead.
A funeral bill
In John’s opinion, these are the "loveliest places to be."
Cemeteries
What reputation did John earn as a high school freshman?
The Bathroom Bomber
John’s father works at the Exchange, a job John thinks is killing him.
True
The character who holds the record for the telephone marathon
Dennis
This character is responsible for smashing the Pigman's pig collection.
Norton
This is Lorraine’s mother's general attitude toward men.
Distrust/Hatred
What was the final factor that caused Mr. Pignati to collapse at the zoo?
Finding out Bobo died
Lorraine gets out of her house easily because her mother doesn't care what she does.
False
Mr. Pignati’s "best friend" at the zoo.
Bobo
All of the following contributed to the heart attack EXCEPT: Skating, Shoveling, or Shopping.
Shoveling
This is how Lorraine and John first met each other.
On the bus
John and Lorraine’s realization at the end: Who is responsible for our lives?
We are (One is responsible for oneself)