How much money does John and Lorraine take from Mr. Pignati?
ten dollars
100
Who is the guy that breaks Mr. Pignati's pigs? What is his nickname?
Norton Kelly, the marshmallow kid
100
Who said, "I was thinking maybe you'd like to work with me over that the Exchange a few days a week."
*What does John call him?
John's dad, the Bore
100
Why is Ms. Reillen called the cricket?
When she walks her nylon stockings rub together and make a scratching sound
200
John and Lorraine call Mr. Pignati the Pigman for 2 reasons. What are they?
1. His name is Mr. PIGnati
2. He collects pig figurines.
200
Give TWO examples of how John is considered a REBELLIOUS character.
1. John leads the fruit roll
2. John is the "bathroom bomber"
3. Puts airplane glue in the phone lock so no one can use the phone
4. Drinks and smokes
5. Throws a party at Pignati's house without permission
200
Why do John and Lorraine prefer Mr. Pignati over their own parents?
Mr. Pignati lets them have fun and isn't strict.
200
Who said, "Go upstairs and look around while I get you some wine. Please feel at home, please..."
Mr. Pignati
200
Why does Lorraine buy size 11 stockings at the store when shopping with Mr. Pignati?
She plans to give them to her mom.
300
Mr. Pignati lies and says that his wife is where? What is she doing there?
She is in California visiting his sister.
300
What are the THREE omens that Lorraine encounters at the zoo?
1. The antagonistic peanut seller
2. The peacock attack
3. The young boy smirking in front of the bat exhibit
300
Who is John usually compared to in his family?
His brother, Kenneth.
300
Who said, "You're not going to cash that check....You can send it back to him in an envelope or tear it up or --"
Lorraine
300
John and Lorraine lie about being Mr. Pignati's children TWO times. What are they?
1. When the police questions them
2. When they go to visit Mr. Pignati at the hospital
400
What did Mr. Pignati do for a living?
He was an electrician.
400
What are John and Lorraine wearing during their candlelit spaghetti dinner at Mr. Pignati's house?
Conchetta (white dress) and Mr. Pignati's clothing.
400
What do John and Lorraine want to do for jobs when they are older?
John- actor
Lorraine- writer
400
Who said, ""...can't you see all I want to do is be individualistic...Just give me a little longer to find out who I am."
John
400
Why did Mr. Pignati get his wife a credit card?
So she could buy exotic foods to eat.
500
Who from is OWN life does Paul Zindel base Mr. Pignati on?
Nonno Frankie.
500
How did John and Lorraine meet? What was John doing?
On the bus ride to school. John laughed like a maniac.
500
Give three examples of how Mrs. Jensen is not a good mother/person.
1. Steals from her patients
2. Wants Lorraine to stay home and clean the house instead of go to school
3. Is verbally and physically abusive to Lorraine
4. Lacks empathy
500
Who said, "I heard Berdeen's funeral parlor is slipping twenty under the table, so maybe I'll give them a little business when the next one croaks.""