The Pigman Quiz: Chapters 1-8 Review

Who are the two main narrators of "The Pigman"?

• Lorraine and Dennis

• John and Lorraine

• Mr. Pignati and John

• Norton and Dennis

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What is the nickname that John and Lorraine give to Mr. Pignati?

• The Old Man

• The Pigman

• The Zookeeper

• The Collector

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In which city does "The Pigman" take place?

• Chicago

• New York City

• Los Angeles

• Boston

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What is the main reason John and Lorraine first contact Mr. Pignati?

• They want to help him

• They are playing a prank

• They are lost

• They want to sell him something

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Which animal is Mr. Pignati especially fond of at the zoo?

• A lion

• Bobo the baboon

• A giraffe

• A penguin

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Which of the following best describes Lorraine’s personality in the first eight chapters?

• Outgoing and reckless

• Shy and thoughtful

• Angry and aggressive

• Carefree and wild

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What theme is suggested by John and Lorraine’s feelings of guilt after lying to Mr. Pignati?

• The importance of friendship

• The consequences of dishonesty

• The value of money

• The power of imagination

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Which event marks the beginning of John and Lorraine’s friendship with Mr. Pignati?

• They visit the zoo together

• They confess their prank to him

• He invites them to his house

• They meet at school

How does the setting of Mr. Pignati’s house contribute to the story’s mood?

• It creates a sense of danger

• It feels warm and welcoming

• It is cold and empty

• It is noisy and chaotic

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Which conflict is most central to the plot in chapters 1-8?

• John vs. Lorraine

• John and Lorraine vs. their parents

• John and Lorraine vs. their own guilt

• Mr. Pignati vs. Bobo

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