1.
John and Loraine are writing this memorial epic in honor or Mr. Pignati because he added so much fun to their lives.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The given statement implies that John and Loraine are writing a memorial epic in honor of Mr. Pignati because he added fun to their lives. However, the correct answer is False, which means that the statement is not true. Therefore, it can be inferred that John and Loraine are not writing a memorial epic in honor of Mr. Pignati.
2.
Lorraine feels sorry for her typing teacher, Miss Stewart because when she walks her legs rub together and she sounds like a cricket.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
Lorraine does not feel sorry for her typing teacher, Miss Stewart, because of the way she walks or sounds. Therefore, the given statement is false.
3.
When John first called Mr. Pignati, he was playing a joke on him.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
The statement states that John was playing a joke on Mr. Pignati when he first called him. This implies that John's intention behind the call was to prank or deceive Mr. Pignati, indicating that the statement is true.
4.
Mr. Pignati stayed on the line because he was recording the call for the police.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
Mr. Pignati did not stay on the line because he was recording the call for the police. The statement does not provide any information about Mr. Pignati's intentions or actions. Therefore, it cannot be concluded that he stayed on the line for that purpose.
5.
You know that John does not have a good relationship with his parents because he shows disrespect for them.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
Based on the given information, it is stated that John shows disrespect for his parents, indicating that he does not have a good relationship with them. Therefore, the statement "True" is correct as it aligns with the information provided.
6.
Lorraine's mother worries about Lorraine so much that to Lorraine she is always putting her down.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
The statement suggests that Lorraine's mother constantly criticizes or belittles her, leading Lorraine to feel that her mother is always putting her down. This indicates that Lorraine's mother's worry manifests in a negative way, affecting Lorraine's self-esteem and perception of her mother's behavior. Therefore, the statement is true.
7.
Lorraine's father is not in the story because he is out of town on a business trip.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The statement suggests that Lorraine's father is not mentioned in the story because he is out of town on a business trip. However, since the question asks for an explanation of the correct answer, which is "False," it means that this statement is incorrect. Therefore, Lorraine's father's absence in the story cannot be attributed to him being on a business trip.
8.
The title of the book refers to Mr. Pignati because he collects pigs.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The explanation for the answer being false is that the title of the book, "The title of the book refers to Mr. Pignati because he collects pigs," is incorrect. The book's title may refer to something else entirely, and it is not explicitly stated or implied that Mr. Pignati collects pigs.
9.
Mr. Pignati's favorite place to go is the zoo.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
The given statement suggests that Mr. Pignati enjoys visiting the zoo. Since it is stated as a fact, without any indication of uncertainty or doubt, we can infer that the statement is true.
10.
Bob is the baboon at the zoo that Mr. Pignati likes.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The statement says that Bob is the baboon at the zoo that Mr. Pignati likes. However, there is no information given about Mr. Pignati or his preferences, so we cannot determine whether or not he likes Bob. Therefore, the answer is false.
11.
Mr. Pignati gives John and Lorraine a check for $10 but John feels guilty so he tears it up.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
John does not tear up the check in the story. This is evident from the given information which states that Mr. Pignati gives John and Lorraine a check for $10, but it does not mention anything about John tearing it up. Therefore, the answer is False.
12.
Lorraine says that being attacked by a peacock at the zoo is an example of a bad omen.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
The given statement suggests that Lorraine believes that being attacked by a peacock at the zoo is a bad omen. This means that she sees this incident as a sign of something negative or unfortunate that may happen in the future. Therefore, the correct answer is true, indicating that Lorraine considers the peacock attack as a bad omen.
13.
Mr. Pigntit described Bobo as his best friend. This foreshadows that Mr. Pignati is a lonely man.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
The statement suggests that Mr. Pigntit describing Bobo as his best friend indicates that he is a lonely man. This implies that Mr. Pigntit doesn't have many friends or close relationships, leading him to consider Bobo as his best friend. The use of foreshadowing suggests that this detail will become significant later in the story, possibly revealing more about Mr. Pigntit's character and his loneliness. Therefore, the answer is true.
14.
Mr. Pignati treats John the same as John's father. This is irritating to John.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The statement suggests that Mr. Pignati treats John the same as John's father, which irritates John. However, the correct answer is False because there is no evidence or information provided in the statement to support this claim. The statement only mentions Mr. Pignati's behavior towards John and does not mention anything about his behavior towards John's father. Therefore, it cannot be concluded that Mr. Pignati treats John the same as John's father.
15.
Conchetta is visiting a relative in California.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The statement states that Conchetta is visiting a relative in California. Since the answer is "False," it implies that Conchetta is not visiting a relative in California.
16.
Mr. Pignati bought John roller skates and John started using them right there inside the department store.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
The given statement indicates that Mr. Pignati bought roller skates for John and that John immediately started using them inside the department store. This suggests that the statement is true, as it implies that John began using the roller skates as soon as he received them from Mr. Pignati.