Vocabulary
This word means “a person’s hobby or minor occupation.”
What is avocation
How do John and Lorraine first meet Mr. Pignati?
What is through a prank phone call?
The nickname for John's father.
What is Bore.
“I hate school, but then again most of the time I hate everything.”
Who is John.
What type of conflict is John having when he resents his father’s rules?
What is man vs. man (person vs. person)
This word means “to support financially.”
What is subsidize.
Where does Mr. Pignati take John and Lorraine on their first outing?
What is the zoo.
Mr. Pignati's wife
Who is Concetta
“I’m used to being ignored; it’s nothing new.”
Who is Lorraine
What type of conflict does Lorraine face because she feels guilty lying to Mr. Pignati?
What is man vs. self (Person vs. Self)
This word means “a written message or monument in memory of someone.”
What is a Memorial Epic
The name of Mr. Pignati's best friend?
Who is Bobo.
Nortan Kelly's nickname.
What is the Marshmallow Kid.
“I want you to be an individual… but get a haircut.”
Who is Bore
What does the zoo symbolize for Mr. Pignati?
What is companionship and comfort in his loneliness.
Her constant worry that everyone was against her turned into __________.
What is paranoia
Why do John and Lorraine start writing their story about Mr. Pignati?
What is because they feel guilty about what happened to him and they want to tell their side of the story.
The librarian is Miss Reillen, also known by her unkind nickname.
What is the Cricket
"I took a can of turkey soup. Heat that for dinner"
Who is Lorraine's mom
What is one early theme that begins to develop in Chapters 1–7?
What is friendship, loneliness, or guilt.
A regular customer who supports a store or café is called a __________.
What Lorraine's mother does for a living.
What is a private nurse.
John's older brother.
Who is Kenneth
"The best get well cards are 4 aces!"
Who is Mr. Pignati
Why is the essential question “Is conflict necessary?” relevant to these chapters?
What is because John and Lorraine’s conflicts with parents push them toward Mr. Pignati and create the story’s events. It also creates suspense/intrigue as to what happened to Mr. Pignati