Question

Which of the following best explains why John and Lorraine want to leave Mr. Pignati's house so quickly in Chapter 5?

A) John and Lorraine are eager to take a trip to the zoo
B) John is mad at the way Lorraine is acting around Mr. Pignati
C) Mr. Pignati seems like he wants them to leave as soon as possible
D) John and Lorraine are anxious since the L & J Fund is not a real charity

Answer 1

John and Lorraine want to leave Mr. Pignati's house quickly because they are anxious about the L & J Fund not being a real charity.

Step-by-step explanation:

In Chapter 5 of the book, John and Lorraine want to leave Mr. Pignati's house quickly because they are anxious since the L & J Fund is not a real charity. This is indicated in the text when John tells Lorraine that it is impossible to be both free and poor, and they need to dump the contents of their jewel box into their pockets as an extra caution. This shows that they are concerned about the illegitimacy of the charity and the potential consequences for them.