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Levittown Public Schools

Jonas E. Salk Middle School

The Pigman by Paul Zindel

A SUMMER CURRICULUM

STUDY GUIDE

Student’s Name: ________________________________________

7th

Grade English Teacher: _______________________________

8th

Grade English Teacher: _______________________________


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STUDY GUIDE DIRECTIONS: For each group of chapters, you will be required to

define a set of words extracted from those chapters, complete multiple choice questions

using those words in context, and complete multiple choice questions pertaining to the

content of the novel. Each of these questions is worth .4 points. Upon completion of the

novel, you will write a literature essay on a separate sheet of paper worth 25 points.

Chapter 1 – 3 – Vocabulary

Directions: Define the words below prior to reading Chapters 1-3 in The Pigman. Then,

complete the multiple choice questions based upon your knowledge of the definitions.

Vocabulary Definitions: 1. Gestapo-

2. Avocation-

3. Sophomore-

4. Incandescent-

5. Memorial-

6. Epic-

7. Subliminally-

8. Compulsive-

9. Sclerosis-

10. Paranoia-

11. Prevarications-

12. Subconscious-

13. Schizophrenic-

Multiple Choice:

_____ 14. My parents punished me for telling _________ about my whereabouts last night.

a) subconscious b) epic c) incandescent d) prevarications

_____ 15. An English teacher’s typical _________ is reading a book or writing poetry.

a) sclerosis b) avocation c) subliminally d) memorial

_____ 16.Since I am in the _________ class, I receive more privileges than I did as a ninth grade

student.

a) paranoia b) Gestapo c) sophomore d) prevarications


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_____ 17. The __________ were known for their terrorist methods against the Jews during World

War II.

a) subliminally b) compulsive c) sclerosis d) Gestapo

_____ 18. The girl realized that she was suffering from _______ when she began to believe that

everyone was trying to harm her.

a) epic b) sophomore c) memorial d) paranoia

_____ 19. Movie previews used to ___________ attract customers to purchase food and

beverages at the concession stands without their knowledge.

a) subliminally b) prevarications c) sclerosis d) compulsive

_____ 20. A _________ person displays odd behaviors like washing his hands several times a day

or walking the same route to school.

a) incandescent b) schizophrenic c) compulsive d) avocation

_____ 21. The tree that was planted in the park served as a ________ for the deceased

philanthropist.

a) avocation b) sophomore c) prevarication d) memorial

_____ 22. The man realized how overwhelmed he was when he ___________(ly) imagined

himself on vacation.

a) subconscious b) Gestapo c) epic d) memorial

_____ 23. It was obvious that the patient was _________ when he laughed senselessly and had

foolish mannerisms.

a) subliminal b) avocation c) schizophrenic d) sclerosis

_____ 24. The fledgling performer gave a(n) _________ performance on opening night.

a) paranoia b) compulsive c) sclerosis d) incandescent

_____ 25. The Tsunami in Asia was of _________ proportions.

a) subconscious b) prevarication c) epic d) sophomore

_____ 26. The man was shocked when the doctor told him that his arteries were hardened.

Essentially, he was plagued with ___________.

a) sclerosis b) Gestapo c) memorial d) epic

Chapter 1 – 3 – Comprehension Questions

Directions: Answer the following questions about Chapters 1 – 3. Select the choice

that BEST answers the question and write the corresponding letter in the space

provided.

_____27. When he first started at Franklin High School John was known as the …

a) Spitball King.

b) Class President.

c) Bathroom Bomber.


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d) Detention Leader.

_____ 28. John represents a typical teenager because he …

a) disrupts class.

b) writes on the desks.

c) hates school.

d) all of the above.

_____ 29. Knowing that John is the Bathroom Bomber, what does the following quote reveal

about John’s personality: “…Because the boy’s john is right next to the Dean’s office and a

whole flock of Gestapo would race in there and blame them. Sure they didn’t do it, but it’s pretty

hard to say you’re innocent when you’re caught … smoking.”

a) He worries about other people.

b) He takes responsibility for his actions.

c) He lacks compassion for other people.

d) He admits his mistakes.

_____ 30. Which of the following traits best describe John?

a) honest

b) respectful

c) mischievous

d) boring

_____ 31. John has nicknamed the school librarian …

a) the Cricket.

b) the Quiet Police.

c) the Saint Bernard.

d) the Typewriter.

_____ 32. John and Lorraine are planning to write a …

a) comic book.

b) memorial epic.

c) book of poetry.

d) novel.

_____ 33. The story is told in …

a) 1st person

b) 2nd

person

c) 3rd

person

d) 4th person

_____ 34. The story is narrated by …

a) John.

b) The Pigman.

c) Lorraine.

d) both John and Lorraine.


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_____ 35. Lorraine wanted to write this story …

a) to have it published.

b) to give it to The Pigman.

c) while the information was still fresh in their mind.

d) about events that will happen in the future.

_____ 36. According to Lorraine, John tends to …

a) always tell the truth.

b) exaggerate the truth.

c) hide his feelings.

d) tell adults about his problems.

_____ 37. Lorraine feels that the John’s “source problems” are the result of his …

a) family.

b) classmates.

c) friends.

d) teachers.

_____ 38. In order to assert his independence John will …

a) smoke.

b) drink.

c) read.

d) A and B

_____ 39. Compared to John, Lorraine

a) is more compassionate.

b) acts worse than John.

c) is a bigger practical joker.

d) is less compassionate.

_____ 40. Lorraine’s mother often tells her, “You’re not a pretty girl, Lorraine.” This comment

may affect Lorraine by …

a) hurting her self-esteem.

b) making her feel unattractive.

c) causing her to dislike her mother.

d) all of the above

_____ 41. What trait does the following quote, from Chapter 2 reveal about Lorraine: “Miss

Stewart kept her sick mother right in the middle of her living room, and it almost made

me cry.”

a) She is an insensitive person.

b) She cares about others.

c) She ignores people feelings.

d) She doesn’t care about her teachers’ lives.

_____ 42. Lorraine tells us that the following statements about John are true except …

a) he smokes too much.

b) he lies all the time.

c) he has fantastic eyes.

d) he is a strong student.


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_____ 43. Lorraine thinks that, “John’s father set a bad example at an age when John was

impressionable.” What does impressionable mean?

a) a young child.

b) easily influenced.

c) easily distracted.

d) unusually intelligent.

_____ 44. Lorraine and John became friends when they met …

a) during a club meeting.

b) in class.

c) on the bus.

d) in the Principal’s office.

_____ 45. John would like to become …

a) a teacher.

b) a doctor.

c) an actor.

d) a policeman.

_____ 46. John thinks Lorraine should become …

a) an actress.

b) a writer.

c) a teacher.

d) an artist.

_____ 47. John thinks that the following is true about Lorraine except she …

a) needs to have less confidence.

b) has interesting green eyes.

c) should ignore her mother.

d) needs to have more confidence.

_____ 48. John describes the game he played as a “telephone marathon” because …

a) the goal is to call a lot of people.

b) you have to try and keep the caller talking to you.

c) you have to get the person to hang up within fifteen seconds.

d) you get the person the person to tell a joke.

_____ 49. All of the following are behaviors of John and Lorraine’s parents except …

a) having festive parties.

b) criticizing their children.

c) ignoring their children.

d) none of the above

_____ 50. According to John they can’t play the telephone marathon at his house because …

a) he doesn’t have a phone at his house.

b) his mother hates germs.

c) his father put a lock on the phone.

d) B and C


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_____ 51. __________ picked the Pigman’s phone number out of the telephone book.

a) Lorraine

b) John

c) Dennis

d) Norton

_____52. Paul Zindel probably created alternating narrators for this novel for all of the following

reasons except to …

a) give the reader different perspectives.

b) show how different people perceive the same situation.

c) allow the reader to identify inaccurate information.

d) hide the truth about certain events from the reader.




Vocabulary Definitions:

53. Demented-

54. Hypertension-

55. Dismember-

56. Killjoy-

57. Distortion-

58. Psychoanalysis-

59. Omen-

60. Antagonist-

Multiple Choice:

_____ 61. My family often calls me “The _________” because I am always starting trouble.

a) demented b) killjoy c) dismember d) antagonist

_____ 62. The cook attempted to _______ the chicken with a dull knife, but it was to no avail.

a) dismember b) psychoanalysis c) hypertension d) omen


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_____ 63. The contact lens created such a _________ for my eye that I could hardly see out of it.

a) omen b) demented c) distortion d) hypertension

_____ 64. The awful weather on my birthday was a(n) ________ of the bad day awaiting me.

a) killjoy b) omen c) dismember d) psychoanalysis

_____ 65. The upsetting news gave my father __________; you could see his blood pressure

rising by the red in his cheeks.

a) hypertension b) demented c) omen d) distortion

_____ 66. After much __________, it was determined that I have odd dreams.

a) dismember b) psychoanalysis c) antagonist d) killjoy

_____ 67. Ed’s friends called him a _________ when he wouldn’t go on any of the amusement

park’s roller coasters.

a) hypertension b) antagonist c) dismember d) killjoy

_____ 68. After the girl was hit in the head with a baseball bat at a softball game, she was briefly

__________.

a) distortion b) hypertension c) demented d) psychoanalysis




provided..

_____ 69. According to Lorraine, the following is true about Norton except …

a) he has eyes like a mean mouse.

b) he is her boyfriend.

c) he is a social outcast.

d) he is bigger than John.

_____ 70. During the “telephone marathon,” Norton would always try to speak to a ________

because he knew he would have more success.

a) man

b) woman

c) child

d) friend

_____ 71. When Lorraine called Mr. Pignati, she pretended to be calling on behalf of the …

a) Jimmy Find.

b) Parent Teacher Association.

c) L & J Fund.

d) Red Cross.


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_____ 72. When Lorraine calls Mr. Pignati …

a) he is not home and she leaves a message.

b) he hangs up on her immediately.

c) he tells her his wife is not home.

d) his wife answers the phone.

_____ 73. Mr. Pignati tells Lorraine that his wife …

a) loves to listen to his jokes.

b) enjoys knitting.

c) is a member of the Howard Avenue Civic League.

d) enjoys playing poker.

_____ 74. Based on your knowledge of John’s character, Lorraine says that John, “prevaricates

for prevarication’s sake.” What does prevaricate mean?

a) to ask for money

b) to tell the truth

c) to deviate from the truth

d) to give advice

_____ 75. According to Lorraine, John lies because …

a) his life is boring.

b) he thinks it is practice for his acting career.

c) he thinks his life is too exciting.

d) none of the above.

_____ 76. John has lied about everything except …

a) reading the book Johnny Tremain.

b) hearing voices from outer space.

c) his desire to become an actor.

d) the fact that he gave his real name to Mr. Pignati.

_____ 77. At the end of Chapter 4, what does Mr. Pignati agree to do?

a) Introduce them to his wife.

b) Donate money to their cause.

c) Show them a terrific prank.


_____ 78. John brings ___________ with him to Mr. Piganti’s house to collect his donation.

a) Dennis

b) Norton

c) Lorraine


_____ 79. When John gets home from Mr. Pignati’s house, his mother says that his father is

angry with him because John …

a) failed his science test.

b) put glue in the lock on the telephone.

c) cut school that day.

d) allowed his friends to hang out at his house.


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_____ 80. Based on the interactions you have read between John and his mother, it seems that

Mrs. Conlan acts the following way toward her son …

a) she is not friendly towards him.

b) she doesn’t pay attention to him.

c) she tends to ignore her son.

d) all of the above

_____ 81. Based on what you have read so far in the story, it seems that Lorraine’s mother, Mrs.

Jensen, …

a) puts down her daughter.

b) is overprotective of her daughter.

c) restricts her daughter’s freedom.

d) all of the above

_____ 82. Despite Lorraine’s objections, John truly wants to visit Mr. Pignati because …

a) Mr. Pignati is lonely.

b) John likes to help the elderly.

c) John wants to get his money.

d) Mr. Pignati is suicidal.

_____ 83. When they arrive at his house, John compares Mr. Pignati to …

a) his father.

b) Porky Pig.

c) Santa Claus.

d) the school Principal.

_____ 84. When John and Lorraine arrive at Mr. Pignati’s house he …

a) slams the door in their face.

b) invites them in and offers them wine.

c) is not at home.

d) doesn’t remember who they are.

_____ 85. After giving John and Lorraine the check for the “L & J Fund,” Mr. Pignati …

a) invites them to go with him to the zoo.

b) asks them to stay for dinner.

c) offers to volunteer for the Howard Avenue Civic League.

d) calls the police because he knows it is a scam.

_____ 86. Before John and Lorraine leaves his house, Mr. Pignati shows them his wife’s

collection of …

a) toy trains.

b) stamps.

c) pigs.

d) coins.


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_____ 87. How does Mr. Pignati treat John and Lorraine in comparison to their own families?

a) He treats them with respect.

b) He isn’t friendly toward them.

c) He doesn’t want to be around them.

d) all of the above

_____ 88. After they leave Mr. Pignati’s house John and Lorraine …

a) send the check back to Mr. Pignati.

b) cash Mr. Pignati’s check.

c) tear up Mr. Pignati’s check.

d) leave the check in Mr. Pignati’s mailbox.

_____ 89. In Chapter 6, what do you discover about Lorraine’s father?

a) He is in the army.

b) He died in a car accident.

c) He left them fifteen years ago.

d) He is the school principal.

_____ 90. Lorraine’s mother works with …

a) cancer patients.

b) young children.

c) senior citizens.

d) homeless people.

_____ 91. Based on what you have read so far in the story, how has John’s friendship with

Lorraine affected her?

a) She is improving her self-confidence.

b) He has helped her become a better student.

c) He encourages her to break the rules.

d) A and C

_____ 92. Lorraine states, “I didn’t really like going to the zoo. I don’t like seeing all these

animals and birds … behind bars … there were plenty of bad omens with the next few

minutes …” Lorraine felt that she experienced the following omens at the zoo except …

a) the mean lady selling peanuts.

b) when a peacock at the zoo attacked her.

c) when the tiger roared at her.

d) for the kid staring at people in the nocturnal room.

_____ 93. Mr. Pignati’s favorite exhibit in the zoo is …

a) The Reptile Room.

b) The Monkey House.

c) The Sea Lion Pool.



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_____ 94. Mr. Pignati’s best friend is Bobo. Bobo is a …

a) security guard.

b) doctor at the zoo.

c) baboon.

d) snake.

_____ 95. John describes Mr. Pignati as a “great big kid.” All of the following statements prove

that his actions and emotions are like a kid except …

a) He enjoys spending time with John and Lorraine.

b) He tries to be a parent to John and Lorraine.

c) He likes to tell jokes.

d) He plays with the monkeys.

_____ 96. What conclusion can you make about Mr. Pignati based on the knowledge that he

considers Bobo his best friend?

a) He has a lot of family.

b) His friends act like monkeys.

c) He is lonely.

d) He is an animal lover.





97. Distorting

98. Erosion

99. Hemoglobin

100. Embalmer

101. Ingrate

102. Oscilloscope

103. Putrid

104. Delicacies

105. Vile

Multiple Choice:


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_____ 106. My best friend has a habit of ______________ the truth; therefore, people rarely

believe what she says.

a) oscilloscope b) embalmer c) vile d) distorting

_____ 107. The electrician utilized a(n) ___________ to monitor the electrical current running

through the house.

a) hemoglobin b) putrid c) oscilloscope d) ingrate

_____ 108. The ______________ in red blood cells helps to transport oxygen to the lungs.

a) erosion b) vile c) delicacies d) hemoglobin

_____ 109. The odor of the garbage was so ___________ that it surpassed the lovely smell of the

flowers that neighbored the dump.

a) putrid b) embalmer c) distorting d) ingrate

_____ 110. Due to the ___________ on the beach, the sunbathers had to maneuver their towels

onto the high dunes.

a) oscilloscope b) erosion c) delicacies d) ingrate

_____ 111. Because the student used ____________ language in school, he was expelled.

a) hemoglobin b) vile c) oscilloscope d) embalmer

_____ 112. The ________________ utilized chemicals on the corpse in order to preserve it.

a) erosion b) distorting c) embalmer d) ingrate

_____ 113. Emily called Tom a(n) ___________ because he was ungrateful when she helped him

with his homework.

a) putrid b) ingrate c) oscilloscope d) delicacies

_____ 114. One of the most well known __________ is escargot because they are quite expensive

and difficult to prepare.

a) erosion b) hemoglobin c) delicacies d) putrid




provided.

_____ 115. 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.


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_____ 116. 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.

_____ 117. 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.

_____ 118. 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.

_____ 119. Zindel writes, “She (Lorraine) finally got out of the house that night by performing an

elaborate ritual about having to go to the library.” What does the word elaborate mean

in this sentence?

a) easy

b) unbelievable

c) humorous

d) detailed

_____ 120. What does Paul Zindel show readers by placing the Conlan dinner scene next to the

Pigman’s living room scene?

a) He wants to show that John is dishonest.

b) He wants to show that Bore is a good father.

c) He wants to show the difference between John’s parents and Mr. Pignati.

d) He wants to show that John’s parents and Mr. Pignati share the same point of views

on life.

_____ 121. 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.

_____ 122. 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.


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_____ 123. 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.

_____ 124. Lorraine wishes that her mother could be more like …

a) John.

b) John’s father.

c) the Cricket.

d) Mr. Pignati.

_____ 125. According to John, the homeless people at South Ferry, like “Dixie,” are ...

a) pathetic.

b) sane.

c) scientists.

d) storytellers.

_____ 126. What does Zindel show readers about Mr. Pignati from the Beekman’s Department

store scene?

a) He becomes very uptight and anxious to leave.

b) He cries about old memories.

c) He becomes child-like and excited.

d) He believes the toys are cheap in quality.

_____ 127. 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.

_____ 128. 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.

_____ 129. 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.


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_____ 130. Who does the “Dear Alice” letter remind John of?

a) Lorraine

b) Norton

c) Dennis

d) Mr. Pignati

_____ 131. 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.

d) Dennis’ ability to fix broken bones.

_____ 132. 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.

_____ 133. 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.

_____ 134. 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.

_____ 135. 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.

_____ 136. 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.


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137. Fixated

138. Mundane

139. Loathe

140. Leprosy

141. Maladjusted

Multiple Choice:

_____ 142. The chiropractor _____________ my back and I had terrible pain for weeks.

a) fixated b) maladjusted c) leprosy d) loathe

_____ 143. One of the most __________ activities is making a bed.

a) mundane b) loathe c) leprosy d) maladjusted

_____ 144. I __________ getting a shot at the doctor’s office; I find it completely dreadful.

a) loathe b) fixated c) leprosy d) mundane

_____ 145. Some people say that I am ___________ on purchasing brand name clothing;

however, I believe I am just slightly interested.

a) maladjusted b) mundane c) loathe d) fixated

_____ 146. After years of living on the tropical island, the man contracted __________.

a) fixated b) leprosy c) loathe d) maladjusted



that BEST answers the question.

_____ 147. 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.


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_____ 148. It is evident that Lorraine’s mother is …

a) overprotective of her.

b) interested in Lorraine’s studies.

c) well aware of Lorraine’s daily routine.

d) satisfied with her life and family.

_____ 149. 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.

_____ 150. 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.

_____ 151. 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.

_____ 152. When John confesses to Mr. Pignati, “we’re not charity workers,” he is attempting to

be …

a) humorous.

b) honest.

c) selfish.

d) regretful.

_____ 153. What was Mr. Pignati’s reaction when John says, “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 become quiet and remembers his wife.

_____ 154. According to Lorraine, how do the three friends show that they appreciate each

other’s company?

a) They often go to the zoo to visit Bobo.

b) They would try to entertain each other by behaving frivolously.

c) They would write Thank You notes.

d) They often have dinner at each other’s house.


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_____ 155. Lorraine says of the Pigman, “The longer he knew us, the more of a kid he became.”

All of the following shows this statement is true, except …

a) Mr. Pignati skates in the mall and at home

b) Mr. Pignati eats chocolate covered ants

c) Mr. Pignati plays a psychological murder game

d) Mr. Pignati falls down the stairs from shortness of breath

_____ 156. When John says, “those particular cops were so dumb it was pathetic,” it shows that

John is …

a) compassionate.

b) intelligent.

c) arrogant.

d) observant.

_____ 157. Why does Lorraine feel terrible when they pass by a freshly dug grave in the

cemetery?

a) She is afraid that John would fall into it.

b) She is fearful of ghosts.

c) She is nervous about Mr. Pignati’s health.

d) She is thinking of her own death.

_____ 158. When John and Lorraine gather gladiolas from the cemetery to bring to Mr. Pignati in

the hospital, it shows an example of …

a) point of view.

b) foreshadowing.

c) prediction.

d) climax.

_____ 159. Why do John and Lorraine still pretend to be Mr. Pignati’s children when they visit

him in the hospital?

a) The hospital only allows immediate family members to visit.

b) John and Lorraine think that it is a funny prank.

c) Mr. Pignati only wants to see his own children at the hospital.

d) The hospital provides free lunch for visitors.

_____ 160. What is the significance of Mr. Pignati giving the keys of his house to John and

Lorraine?

a) He wants them to dust his pig figurines while he is away.

b) He knows that they have nowhere else to go.

c) He wants them to like him.

d) He shows that he trusts them.

_____ 161. John narrates, “It looked like a black dragon devouring everything it touched.”

Which poetic device is used in this sentence?

a) onomatopoeia

b) personification

c) alliteration

d) simile


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_____ 162. How is the scene of John and Lorraine having dinner together in Mr. Pignati’s house

symbolic of their family life?

a) At home they are not allowed to behave like adults, unlike at Mr. Pignati’s.

b) Lorraine has to cook for John.

c) They have to cook and clean just like at home.

d) John is expected to obey Lorraine like he does his parents.

_____ 163. Why do John and Lorraine bypass the room with the pigs when they are cleaning up

before Mr. Pignati comes back from the hospital?

a) They fear that they would break out in hives from the dust.

b) They have been told not to enter the room.

c) They feel as though there is something sacred about the room.

d) They are afraid of what they would find.



complete the multiple choice questions based upon the definitions you researched.


164. Buxom-

165. Incongruous-

166. Unconscious-

167. Disposition-

168. Senile-

Multiple Choice:

_____ 169. Robert A. Hamilton once wrote, a generation ago, fat babies were considered healthy

and _________ actresses were popular, but society has since come to worship thinness.”

a) buxom b) incongruous c) unconscious d) disposition

_____ 170. It seemed rather _____________ that my friend made an inappropriate joke at the

President’s ball.

a) senile b) disposition c) unconscious d) incongruous

_____ 171. It is important to have a(n) even __________ in order to be a great middle school

teacher.

a) incongruous b) unconscious c) disposition d) buxom


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_____ 172. After I had an exhausting week of school, I wanted to spend several hours _______!

a) senile b) disposition c) unconscious d) buxom

_____ 173. My grandmother became more and more ________ as she aged.

a) incongruous b) disposition c) buxom d) senile




provided.

_____ 174. Who does John request Dennis not to invite to Mr. Pignati’s house?

a) Jane Appling

b) Norton Kelly

c) Rocky Romano

d) Marlon Brewery

_____ 175. How would you describe Lorraine’s behavior during the party?

a) She is cautious and regretful.

b) She is tired and indifferent.

c) She is reckless and carefree.

d) She is jealous and argumentative.

_____ 176. During the party, why does John keep his eye on Norton?

a) He is afraid that Norton will drink all the beer.

b) He is afraid that Norton will annoy Lorraine.

c) He is afraid that Norton will create trouble.

d) He is afraid that Norton will leave.

_____ 177. When John says, “My heart started pounding like crazy because I knew if I found

what I thought I would, I’d really blow my lid.” What does the expression, “blow my

lid,” mean in this sentence?

a) It means to be enthusiastic.

b) It means to lose one’s memory.

c) It means to let out a sigh of relief.

d) It means to be extremely angry.

_____ 178. Which incident made John extremely angry at the party?

a) Norton tries to steal the oscilloscope from Mr. Pignati’s house.

b) Norton breaks Mr. Pignati’s pig figurines.

c) Lorraine and her friends play dress-up in Conchetta’s old clothes.

d) Lorraine yells at John to lower the music.


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_____ 179. All of the following damages have been created at the party, except …

a) Conchetta’s dress is ripped

b) a cigarette burned through a rug

c) one lamp is knocked over

d) the bathroom doorknob breaks off

_____ 180. How must Mr. Pignati have felt when he comes back to find that a party had taken

place at his house?

a) pleased

b) betrayed

c) respected

d) understanding

_____ 181. What is Mr. Pignati doing when Lorraine is escorted home by the police officers?

a) He is cleaning up.

b) He is crying.

c) He is screaming.

d) He is sleeping.

_____ 182. How does Lorraine’s mother react to her being brought home by the police officers?

She is disgusted and slaps Lorraine.

She is worried and cries profusely.

She is concerned and anxious to know what has happened.

She is regretful and feels that she has been neglectful.

_____ 183. How does Lorraine behave differently than she has towards her mother in the past?

a) She apologizes to her mother.

b) She admits her wrong doing.

c) She refuses to ask her mother for forgiveness.

d) She asks her mother for forgiveness.

_____ 184. For the first time, Lorraine speaks to her mother with …

a) nervousness.

b) love.

c) anger.

d) honesty.

_____ 185. While on the phone with Mr. Pignati, John offers to do all of the following except …

a) promise to help clean Mr. Pignati’s house.

b) offer to pay for the damages.

c) offer to take him to the zoo to see Bobo.

d) say that he will replace Mr. Pignati’s pig figurines.

_____ 186. How is the empty cage where Bobo is supposed to be an element of foreshadowing of

what will become of Mr. Pignati?

a) It foreshadows Mr. Pignati’s death.

b) It foreshadows Mr. Pignati’s happy future.

c) It foreshadows John’s empty life.

d) It foreshadows John’s lonely future.


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_____ 187. How does Mr. Pignati receive the news about his favorite baboon?

a) He turns around and walks home.

b) He falls to the ground and dies.

c) He puts his head in his hands and cries.

d) He hugs John tightly for a long time.

_____ 188. Why does John tell Lorraine to leave the zoo after seeing Mr. Pignati’s reaction to the

news about Bobo?

He doesn’t want her to witness a death.

He doesn’t want her to get into more trouble.

He doesn’t want her to help him.

He doesn’t want her to see him cry.

_____ 189. What does John mean when he tells Lorraine that Mr. Pignati was “trespassing”?

a) Mr. Pignati should not have welcomed them into his house.

b) Mr. Pignati crashes their party.

c) Mr. Pignati had reverted to being child-like when he met them.

d) Mr. Pignati had stolen their childhood.

_____ 190. What does the last lines of the novel, “Baboons. Baboons. They build their own

cages, we could almost hear the Pigman whisper, as he took his children with him,”

mean?

a) Life is what one makes of it.

b) Children are like baboons.

c) Baboons are Mr. Pignati’s children.

d) Baboons make life worth living.


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Essay Directions: Choose ONE of the following questions, and write a four-paragraph essay. Use

your knowledge of the novel The Pigman to help you answer the question. Be sure to include

specific details from the novel and excellent mechanics. Please remember to proofread your

work for mistakes. Your final draft should be written on a separate sheet of paper. (25 points)

If you type your essay it should:

be double-spaced

be size 12 or 14 font

one inch margins around the essay

If you handwrite your essay it should:

be neatly written

be single-spaced

be written on loose-leaf paper

Option #1: How do the adults depicted in The Pigman affect John and Lorraine? Explore

both the negative and positive relationships in the story, along with the lessons that each

of these characters learned from adults.

OR

Option #2: Benjamin Franklin wrote, “Honesty is the best policy.” Explain how this

theme relates to the novel. Determine one character in the novel that discovers this

concept, and explain how, when, and why he or she had this revelation.

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