Analyzing The Pigman Chapters 6-8

What is the main reason John and Lorraine visit Mr. Pignati in these chapters?

• To return something they borrowed.

• Because they are genuinely interested in his pig collection.

• Out of guilt for deceiving him.

• To collect money for a fake charity.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does Mr. Pignati react to John and Lorraine's visit?

• He is suspicious and questions their motives.

• He is indifferent and barely acknowledges them.

• He is welcoming and invites them into his home.

• He is angry and asks them to leave immediately.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What significant discovery do John and Lorraine make about Mr. Pignati in these chapters?

• He is extremely wealthy.

• He has a vast collection of pigs.

• He is lonely since his wife's death.

• He used to be a circus clown.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Mr. Pignati offer to John and Lorraine that surprises them?

• A large sum of money.

• His collection of pigs.

• To take them to the zoo.

• A job to clean his house.

How do John and Lorraine's feelings towards Mr. Pignati begin to change in these chapters?

• They start to feel guilty about deceiving him.

• They become more interested in stealing from him.

• They remain indifferent and only interested in the money.

• They start to dislike him more.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What theme is most prominent in these chapters of "The Pigman"?

• The consequences of lying.

• The importance of friendship.

• The impact of loneliness.

• The thrill of adventure.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does Mr. Pignati enjoy doing, which he shares with John and Lorraine?

• Collecting stamps.

• Watching old movies.

• Going to the zoo.

• Cooking Italian food.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does Mr. Pignati's house differ from John and Lorraine's homes?

• It is much larger and cleaner.

• It is filled with memorabilia and collections.

• It is in a state of disrepair.

• It is very modern and technologically advanced.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Mr. Pignati trust John and Lorraine with that signifies their growing friendship?

• The key to his house.

• A valuable piece of jewelry.

• His personal diary.

• The care of his pig collection.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What literary device is primarily used when describing Mr. Pignati's collection of pigs?

• Metaphor.

• Simile.

• Personification.

• Hyperbole.

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3