THE PIGMAN_CHAPTER 1: (pp.

7-16)
VOCABULARY

Match the words with the definitions. Use the context surrounding the word to figure out its
meaning.

Words Meanings Answers

1. Subliminally (p. 7) a. It’s a blood clot. It’s being used to show the person is 1. --->
about to have a heart attack.
2. Thrombosis (p. 7) 2. --->
b. A French word used for describing dishes.
3. Suspect (p. 7) c. Another word for guess. 3. --->
d. Saying something that somebody will not think about in
4. Filet (p. 9) 4. --->
a conscious mind.
5. Hostility (p. 11) e. To show unfriendliness. 5. --->
f. A descriptive word meaning freak or monster.
6. Monstrosity (p. 11) 6. --->
g. To feel extremely embarrassed.
7. Mortified (p. 16) 7. --->

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

Answer the following questions in full sentences.

1. According to Lorraine, what unusual thing did John used to do in Miss Stewart’s typing class?
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2. Why does Lorraine think John gets away with all of his unusual behavior?
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3. What does John call the Swiss steak served in the cafeteria?
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4. Where did Miss Stewart keep her sick mother?

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5. Does Lorraine think she is pretty? Does Lorraine’s mother think Lorraine is pretty?
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6. Where did John and Lorraine used to go to drink beer?

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7. How does Lorraine describe paranoia?

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8. What were John and Lorraine doing that made everyone on the bus think they were out of their
minds?
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