Who said the following in The Pigman: "We murdered him!"
Lorraine Jensen
Who is the pigman's wife?
Conchetta Pignati
Who said the following in The Pigman: "Your problem is you've got too much spare time."
Bore
John and Lorraine are in their _______ year at Franklin High School
sophomore
Who said the following in The Pigman: "You're sure the old man didn't try anything with you?"
Mrs. Jensen (Lorraine's mother)
Who said the following in The Pigman: "One kiss is all I ask."
John Conlan
Who said the following in The Pigman: "We loved each other. We didn't need anyone else."
Angelo Pignati
Who said the following in The Pigman: "Do you kids always get your kicks picking on old people?"
the police
Who said the following in The Pigman: "Has he got anything worth stealing?"
Norton
Who said the following in The Pigman: "You just go right ahead and make yourself at home."
Angelo Pignati
Who said the following in The Pigman: "Get yourself a glass of milk, but rinse out the glass."
Old Lady/Mrs. Conlan (John's mother)
Who said the following in The Pigman: "I told you the ghost of Aunt Ahra did it."
John Conlan
Who said the following in The Pigman: "I think it'd be a good idea if you stayed home from school and
cleaned the house with me tomorrow."
Mrs. Jensen (Lorraine's mother)
Who said the following in The Pigman: "Your father is a little tired tonight. Maybe you'd better go over to a
friend's house."
Old Lady/Mrs. Conlan (John's mother)
Who said the following in The Pigman: "I am a lunatic."
John Conlan
What does Lorraine borrow from Conchetta's closet?
a white dress
Lorraine and John tell the hospital nurses that they are Mr. Pignati's ___________________.
children
What does Norton attempt to steal from Mr. Pignati's house?
the oscilliscope
Why is Lorraines father never around?
He left her mom when she was pregnant with Lorraine and died six years later.
John feels Mr. Pignatti is the opposite of his parents because he is
warm, caring, fun, and easy going. He is not always nagging him for everything he does.
Lorraine's nightmare of Conchetta's coffin was a(n)
omen of death.
After John and Lorraine's spaghetti dinner, John and Lorraine's relationship is
awkward.
Why did John tell Dennis not to invite Norton to the party?
Norton has a reputation of going especially berserk at parties.
What was the biggest emotion that John and Lorraine felt when Mr. Pignati walked into his trashed house?
guilt
Where did Mr. Pignati die?
at the zoo
John tries to give the Pigman's death some meaning; he says "Trespassing - that's what he (Mr. Pignati) had done." What does he mean?
When you grow up, you're not supposed to go back.
Why does Lorraine say she won't apologize to her mother?
She doesn't owe her mother an apology; she owes one to the Pigman.
Lorraine said of her experiences with the Pigman, "We were just playing." How did she define play?
Something natural to prepare for later life.
Why is Jane Appling's house the one the kids tell their parents they're going to when they want to be somewhere else?
Because Jane doesn't have a phone, so no one can call back.
What is ironic about Marlon Brewery's name?
He doesn't know how to drink.
What event did Lorraine's pig-room dream foreshadow?
Lorraine dreams that Mr. Pignati's pigs are resting on a coffin. The dream foreshadows Mr. Pignati's death.
What does Lorraine say is the most (horribly) memorable thing about Mr. Pignati's death?
The tiny cry like a puppy being stepped on Mr. Pignati let out as he died.
What very symbolic thing happens when Mr. Pignati dies?
The monkeys started making noise and pulling at the bars.
From what fate did John believe he and Lorraine had saved Mr. Pignati?
From living and dying alone in his house like a vegetable.
Who does John say are "baffled baboons concentrating on all the wrong things"?
The whole pack of us-Bore and the Old Lady and Loraine's mother included.
Just as Lorraine starts to think her mother might understand her a little, her mom blows it. How?
Her mother asks her if Mr. Pignati tried anything sexual with her.
Why is Bobo so important to Mr. Pignati?
He is very lonely, and most days goes to the zoo, to visit a baboon named Bobo whom he calls his best friend. Lorraine says the Bobo is the "ugliest, most vicious-looking baboon," and a zoo attendant is of the same opinion: "That baboon had the nastiest disposition around here" . But Mr. Pignati treats him like a baby, calling him sweetly, tossing him peanuts, and crooning, "Bobo want a peanut?" Mr. Pignati and Conchetta never had children, and perhaps this is why he treats Bobo like his child. He is desperately lonely, and his friendship with Bobo seems to fill a huge void in his life.
What do Mr. Pignati's pigs symbolize?
His loving relationship with his wife.
Why do John and Lorraine like to visit Mr. Pignati's house?
Mr. Pignati treats them with the respect and consideration they do not receive at home. He encourages them to relax and feel at home-an experience new to John. Mrs. Conlan always nags John to be careful. Mr. Pignati is just the opposite. Lorraine finds the atmosphere relaxing too. She appreciates the food, entertainment and companionship. John and Lorraine both are sensitive to Mr. Pignati's needs as well and develop a strong loyalty to him.
How are John and Lorraine responsible for the disastrous turn the party takes?
John and Lorraine throw the party forgetting how out of control parties sometimes get, especially when alcohol is served. John becomes so involved in being the center of attention that he ignores Lorraine and his responsibilities. Lorraine becomes jealous and also acts irresponsibly.
What causes Mr. Pignati's death?
He may have had a second heart attack. However, John and Lorraine know their betrayal and Bobo's death broke his heart.
Why do John and Lorraine feel responsible for Mr. Pignati's death?
They both feel guilty for betraying the trust and confidence Mr. Pignati placed in them. They are also responsible for the trip to the zoo where Mr. Pignati discovers Bobo died.
What realization does John make about life--and about Mr. Pignati's influence on their lives?
John realizes people are responsible for their own lives-successes and failures. When Mr. Pignati dies, a part of Lorraine and John die too-theor childish irresponsibility.
Why does John get into a fist fight with Norton?
Norton smashed Mr. Pignati's pigs and attempted to steal his oscilliscope.
Why does John compare everyone to baboons who build their own cages?
After Mr. Pignati's death, John realizes life can be like prison. People can grow up, fall in love, grow old, and eventually die without taking charge of their own lives. But Mr. Pignati has shown John it does not have to be that way, and one can live life fully. Now John knows that people who feel trapped have created their own cages.
