Test: The Pigman
The Pigman is a novel about Norton, Lorraine, John and other characters. This quiz is specifically designed to help you find out the knowledge gained from reading the book. All the best in the quiz.
- 1.
What was the Inciting Force?
- A.
Norton came to the Pigman's house.
- B.
Lorraine and John decided to write about what happened.
- C.
Lorraine prank called the Pigman.
- D.
John wanted to go to his house to get the money.
Correct Answer
C. Lorraine prank called the Pigman. -
- 2.
What was the Climax?
- A.
Mr. Pignati died.
- B.
John and Lorraine decide they were wrong to have had the party and apologize to Mr. Pignati.
- C.
Norton came to the party and started a fight.
- D.
They all visit the zoo.
- E.
Mr. Pignati learns Bobo has died.
Correct Answer
A. Mr. Pignati died. -
- 3.
Why do you think Norton's character acted as he did at the party?
- 4.
Why was Lorraine's mother controlling and selfish?
- 5.
What was the setting?
- A.
New York, 1960's
- B.
New York, 1970's
- C.
New Hampshire, 1960's
- D.
New Foundland, 1960's
Correct Answer
A. New York, 1960's -
- 6.
How does Mr. Pignati treat John and Lorraine during their first visit? Why does he treatthem this way?
- 7.
Why does Mr. Conlan install a lock on the family telephone? How does John respond?What do their actions suggest about their relationship?
- 8.
Why does Lorraine dislike the Baron Park Zoo? In what ways is her life similar to that ofthe zoo animals?
- 9.
What's the Message of The Pigman?
- 10.
What is so unusual about Mr. Pignati’s best friend? What does Mr. Pignati’s choice offriend suggest about his life?
- 11.
What do John and Lorraine confess to Mr. Pignati? What does he confess to them?What does their willingness to confess to each other suggest about their relationship?
- 12.
When and why do John and Lorraine pretend to be Mr. Pignati’s children? Do you thinkthat they would actually like to be his children? Why or why not?
- 13.
At the end of the novel, John says
- A.
He blames everything that happened on Mr. Pignati.
- B.
His behavior was caused by his parents.
- C.
There is no one to blame but himself for his behavior.
Correct Answer
C. There is no one to blame but himself for his behavior. -
- 14.
The pigs in the novel symbolize
- A.
Freedom
- B.
Individuality
- C.
Conformity
- D.
Death
Correct Answer
B. Individuality -
- 15.
The roller skates symbolize
- A.
Youth
- B.
Death
- C.
Independence
- D.
Loneliness
- E.
Sophistication
Correct Answer
A. Youth -
- 16.
The Pignati's clothes represent
- A.
Conformity
- B.
Sophistication
- C.
Individuality
- D.
Death
Correct Answer
B. Sophistication -
- 17.
What happens to Mr. Pignati while he is roller-skating? How does Lorraine react to theincident? How does John react?
- 18.
Do you think John and Lorraine changed because of what happened with Mr. Pignati? Why?
- 19.
What was the Conflict?
- 20.
Do you think John and Lorraine were in love? Why?
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