What do the 3 monkeys symbolize?

Mr. Pignati, John's dad, Lorraine's mom

Which is NOT a theme in The Pigman?

The power of love and friendship

Self-discovery and self-respect

Communication among generations

What was the first lie that Lorraine & John told?

They were Mr. Pignati's children

Why did Mr. Pignati visit the zoo every day?

Bobo was such a cute, sweet baboon.

In "The Pigman & Me," Paul hits John with the paddle because

Paul is nervous and does not realize what he is doing

Paul didn't read the directions when coming to the new place

Paul does not know there is a rule about using the paddles.

In "The Pigman & Me," John wants to fight Paul because

John wants to give Paul a black eye like the one Paul gave him.

John could have explained the rule to Paul instead of just demanding the paddle.

In "The Pigman & Me," why doesn't Paul want to fight with John?

The incident was an accident, and Paul never meant to start a fight.

the Zindel kids stick up for each other.

Paul didn't read the directions when coming to the new place

In "The Pigman & Me," Paul refuses to give John the paddle because

Paul does not know there is a rule about using the paddles.

Paul just lays there on the ground

Paul is nervous and does not realize what he is doing

What is the main setting of 'The Pigman'?

B) A bustling city in California

The Pigman

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English

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8th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

RI.11-12.9, RL.6.3, RL.6.6

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Sarah Williams

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25 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is a theme of The PIgman?

Guilt and regret

Pain and suffering

Moving out

Being present in the moment

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What happens to Mr. Pignati

He moves away.

He leaves Lorraine and John at the zoo.

He suffers a heart attack and dies.

He refuses to speak to them.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What happens as a result of the phone call?

It propels the action because they meet Mr. Pignati

It propels the action because they get in trouble.

Norton pays them the money they are owed which provokes a decision.

It provokes the decision for them to be better people.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why do John and Lorraine constantly visit Mr. Pignati?

He owes them money.

He makes them feel welcome.

They want to steal from him.

They are trying to sell his pigs.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The gladiolas (flowers) that John and Lorraine gave to Mr. Pignati while he was in the hospital came from ....

Beekman's Dept. Store

the flower shop in the hospital

the cemetery

the trash

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

John said the Pigman had ...

lied to them and deserved to die

trespassed into childhood

trespassed into adulthood

ruined their lives

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

Where did the Pigman go to often with his wife and, later, the kids?

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

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The Pigman

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What is a theme of The PIgman?

What happens to Mr. Pignati

What happens as a result of the phone call?

Why do John and Lorraine constantly visit Mr. Pignati?

The gladiolas (flowers) that John and Lorraine gave to Mr. Pignati while he was in the hospital came from ....

John said the Pigman had ...

Where did the Pigman go to often with his wife and, later, the kids?

What do the 3 monkeys symbolize?

What does Mr. Pignati confess?

What part of John and Lorraine die with Mr. Pignati

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