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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of flowers had been the favorite of the Dunbar boys' mother?
(a) Daffodils.
(b) Roses.
(c) Daisies.
(d) Pansies.

2. What was the first thing Penelope bought after arriving in Australia?
(a) A can of Windex.
(b) A can of paint.
(c) A can of Baygon.
(d) A can of RAID.

3. How is the word "eisteddfod" translated into English in "The Mistake Maker"?
(a) Suitcase.
(b) Train.
(c) Carriage.
(d) Concert.

4. What is the title of Part 2 of the novel?
(a) "Cities + Criminals."
(b) "Cities + Waters."
(c) "Cities."
(d) "Cities + Waters + Criminals."

5. What was the name of Penelope's father?
(a) Daniel.
(b) Walter.
(c) Waldek.
(d) Woychek.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Michael when he looked up Albert Einstein and found him to be inspiring?

2. What is the name of the border collie that is described in "Warming Up the Clay Way"?

3. What was the second thing Penelope bought after arriving in Australia?

4. Where did Penelope reach a refugee camp where whe was interviewed and fingerprinted in "The Birthday Girl"?

5. What was Penelope's "self-proclaimed nickname" (59)?

(see the answer key)

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