The Pigman End-of-Book Test

Front

What animal did Lorraine think the three of them resembled as they left the department store with their roller skates on?

Back

Monkeys

Front

What does Mr. Pignati first tell John and Lorraine about his wife?

Back

She is visiting his sister in California.

Front

Why does Mr. Pignati take John and Lorraine to Beckman's department store?

Back

John finds the Pigman's credit card upstairs and asks about it.

Front

What does John discover about Mr. Pignati's wife?

Back

She died a few years ago.

Front

How does Mr. Pignati's pig collection get broken at the party?

Back

Norton breaks them.

Front

What is the significance of Mr. Pignati's pig collection in the story?

Back

It symbolizes his love for his late wife and his loneliness.

Front

How do John and Lorraine's views of Mr. Pignati change throughout the story?

Back

They start to see him as a friend rather than just an old man.

Front

What role does the theme of friendship play in 'The Pigman'?

Back

It highlights the importance of connection and support in overcoming loneliness.

Front

What is the main conflict in 'The Pigman'?

Back

The conflict arises from the characters' struggles with their own identities and relationships.

Front

How does the setting influence the events in 'The Pigman'?

Back

The urban setting reflects the characters' feelings of isolation and the chaos of their lives.