The Pigman—Ch. 6 Quiz

T/F: In the beginning of Ch. 6, Lorraine wants to cash the check, and John doesn’t.

• True

• False

Why does Lorraine’s mom want her to stay home from school?

• She wants Lorraine to spend some quality time with her mother.

• She wants Lorraine to help her clean the house.

• She wants Lorraine to study for her Latin test.

• She wants Lorraine to perform a sacrificial squirrel ritual.

What excuse does Lorraine give for not being able to stay home from school the next day?

• She has to meet John.

• She needs to go grocery shopping.

• She wants to look at a brochure about colleges.

• She needs to make up a Latin test.

T/F: John bought cigarettes and beer at Tony’s Market.

• True

• False

(Choose all that apply) Lorraine’s mother is...

• sweet

• desperate for money

• a nurse

• single

When John and Lorraine disagree about whether or not to go to the zoo with Mr. Pignati, John calls Lorraine a ______.

• squirrel

• fat cow

• killjoy

• smart-aleck

In Ch. 6, Lorraine says, “My mother’s got a real hang-up about men and boys.” What can we assume and infer?

• Lorraine’s mother abhors men because they smell bad.

• Lorraine’s mother hates men because they are messy.

• Lorraine’s mother doesn’t like men because they appreciate squirrels.

• Lorraine’s mother doesn’t like men because her husband left her and her daughter fifteen years ago.

How are John and Lorraine able to skip school without being marked absent?

• Lorraine’s mother is able to pick them up early.

• Deanna Deas, who is in love with John, is able to prevent phone calls from being sent to John and Lorraine’s parents.

• John’s older brother Kenneth is able to pick them up.

• The Pigman picked them up.

What is the one thing that Lorraine likes to wear?

• Her Ben Franklin sunglasses

• Her pink floral shirt

• Her cat-eye reading glasses

• Her khaki pants

T/F: Lorraine really wanted to go to the zoo, as she is fascinated with animals.

• False

• True