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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who appears to have an abusive husband in Chapter 3 of the story?
(a) Mrs. Wiederhorn.
(b) Mrs. Chickalos.
(c) Mrs. Giaquinto.
(d) Mrs. Morelli.

2. What type of action do Penny and her co-worker take against the dog that chases them down the road?
(a) They report the dog to a police officer on patrol.
(b) They throw something at the dog.
(c) They yell at the dog.
(d) They report the dog to the dog catcher.

3. Which of Penny's relatives lives in a car?
(a) Pop-pop.
(b) Uncle Dominic.
(c) Uncle Ralphie.
(d) Me-me.

4. What type of animal does Penny's dog chase into the house?
(a) A cat.
(b) A squirrel.
(c) A opossum.
(d) A raccoon.

5. To whom is Penny introduced as she starts her new job?
(a) Mrs. Chickalos.
(b) Mrs. Temple.
(c) Mr. Knezick.
(d) Mr. Adams.

Short Answer Questions

1. What decade is the setting for this story?

2. What is Pop-pop painting on the summer porch?

3. What nationality is that of Penny's father's family?

4. Which of the following causes of death do Penny's relatives give her when she asks about how her father died?

5. What does Penny find under her mother's bed?

(see the answer key)

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