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When John told Mr. Pignati to call him and Lorraine by their first names, it shows that…
a) he is beginning to bond with Mr. Pignati.
b) he thought it would make Mr. Pignati trust them more.
c) he couldn’t think of better names.
d) he wanted to make Lorraine happy.
a) he is beginning to bond with Mr. Pignati.
Mr. Pignati makes jokes about his wife, because he …
a) refuses to admit that she is dead.
b) could not tell John and Lorraine the truth.
c) does not know that she is dead.
d) does not want to lose his friendship with the two kids.
a) refuses to admit that she is dead.
Why are the three friends considered "crazy" at the end of chapter 8?
a) They leave the store without paying for their items.
b) They share a pair of roller skates.
c) They each leave wearing their new roller skates.
d) They leave without buying anything.
a) They leave the store without paying for their items.
c) They each leave wearing their new roller skates.
How does Norton threaten John?
a) He states that he will tease Lorraine.
b) He states that he will tell John’s parents about his new friend.
c) He states that he will pay Mr. Pignati a visit.
d) He states that he will no longer be his friend.
c) He states that he will pay Mr. Pignati a visit.
What information do we get about Lorraine’s mother that helps us understand her
mother’s attitude about men?
a) Her father was sick and passed away.
b) Her father was unfaithful to her mother when she was pregnant.
c) Her father spent all his money on his gambling habit.
d) Her father married his high school sweetheart.
b) Her father was unfaithful to her mother when she was pregnant.
Why does John lie down on a grave in the cemetery?
a) He has no other place to sleep.
b) He is drowsy from taking cough medicine.
c) He begins to think about life and death.
d) He trips and becomes unconscious.
c) He begins to think about life and death.
What is Lorraine’s opinion of her mother in Chapter 8?
a) Lorraine believes that her mother is nurturing and understanding.
b) Lorraine believes that her mother is sensitive and emotional.
c) Lorraine believes that her mother is bitter and bossy.
d) Lorraine believes that her mother is a fun-loving person.
c) Lorraine believes that her mother is bitter and bossy.
It may be stated that when the three friends leave Beekman’s Department store they …
a) are embarrassed and ashamed of their display.
b) are wild animals.
c) do not care about the stares people give them.
d) are clueless and have complete disregard for rules.
b) are wild animals.
c) do not care about the stares people give them.
At the end of Chapter 9, it is clear that John views his mother as a(n)…
a) clean freak.
b) loving person.
c) terrible slob.
d) emotional mess.
d) emotional mess.
How has John changed at this point in the story?
a) He has become crankier and less friendly.
b) He has become compassionate and sensitive.
c) He neglects Lorraine and Mr. Pignati.
d) He is even more disrespectful and reckless.
b) He has become compassionate and sensitive.
John realizes that he often goes to the graveyard because he …
a) Is afraid of seeing ghosts.
b) does not value life.
c) really wants to find ghosts.
d) has no place safe to sleep.
c) really wants to find ghosts.
Lorraine wishes that her mother could be more like …
a) John.
b) John’s father.
c) the Cricket.
d) Mr. Pignati.
d) Mr. Pignati.
Who does the "Dear Alice" letter remind John of?
a) Lorraine
b) Norton
c) Dennis
d) Mr. Pignati
b) Norton
How does Mr. Pignati differ from John’s mother?
a) Mr. Pignati is warm and inviting.
b) Mr. Pignati is careful and quiet.
c) Mr. Pignati is emotional and controlling.
d) Mr. Pignati is bitter and insensitive.
a) Mr. Pignati is warm and inviting.
Why was Mr. Pignati’s depressed looking after his visit to the zoo?
a) He says that Bobo didn’t recognize him.
b) He says that he is too tired to visit Bobo anymore.
c) He says that Bobo is getting old.
d) He says that the zoo is closing down.
c) He says that Bobo is getting old.
The "ghosts" that John wants to see is really a symbol of his …
a) interest in becoming a gravedigger.
b) interest in life after death.
c) desire to communicate with spirits.
d) desire to reconcile with his father.
b) interest in life after death.
According to John, the homeless people at South Ferry, like "Dixie," are ...
a) pathetic.
b) sane.
c) scientists.
d) storytellers.
d) storytellers.
When John writes, "Norton was a specialist in the five-finger discount," he is referring to …
a) Norton’s piano skills.
b) Norton’s shoplifting habits.
c) Dennis’ ability to illustrate beautifully.
b) Norton’s shoplifting habits.
By the end of Chapter 9, it is clear that John …
a) begins to love his mother more.
b) realizes that he loves Lorraine.
c) really cares for Mr. Pignati.
d) is afraid to lose Norton’s friendship.
c) really cares for Mr. Pignati.
When John confesses to Mr. Pignati, when John says, "we're not charity workers," he is attempting to be ...
a. humorous
b. honest
c. selfish
d. regretful
b. honest
What does John find out about Concetta Pignati?
a) He finds out that she has abandoned the Pigman.
b) He finds out that she has passed away.
c) He finds out that she is returning from California soon.
d) He finds out that she has moved in with her sister permanently.
b) He finds out that she has passed away.
What does Zindel show readers about the relationship between John, Lorraine, and Mr. Pignati from the Beekman’s Department store scene?
a) They share a new understanding for one another.
b) They are embarrassed by one another.
c) They are only using each other for companionship.
d) They do not stick up for one another like real friends would.
a) They share a new understanding for one another.
c) They are only using each other for companionship.
Why does John hesitate to tell Norton and Dennis about Mr. Pignati’s "tools"?
a) He doesn’t want to introduce them to Mr. Pignati.
b) He doesn’t want them to steal from Mr. Pignati.
c) He doesn’t want to share his new discovery.
d) He doesn’t want to split the money from the stolen things with anyone else.
b) He doesn’t want them to steal from Mr. Pignati.
When Lorraine’s mother warns her about "getting into cars and things like that," she reveals that she …
a) is afraid that Lorraine will get into a car accident.
b) does not trust old and unsafe cars.
c) thinks it is safer to walk home.
d) does not want Lorraine to do something she might regret in the future.
d) does not want Lorraine to do something she might regret in the future.
What was Mr. Pignati's reaction to "we're not charity workers"?
a. He becomes angry and feels betrayed
b. He goes back to the zoo to see Bobo
c. He takes a long drive
d. He becomes quiet and remembers his wife
d. He becomes quiet and remembers his wife