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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Frankie manage to get himself and Penny in trouble at the wake?
(a) By laughing out loud.
(b) By chewing gum and popping it.
(c) By poking the corpse.
(d) By playing his transistor radio loudly.

2. Why does Uncle Angelo get sick so often?
(a) Because he likes to get attention from everyone.
(b) Because he has a chronic medical condition.
(c) Because he is very sensitive to allergies.
(d) Because he has been drinking.

3. What is the name of Pop-pop's deceased nephew whom he claims to be able to talk to through radio static?
(a) Allen.
(b) Gus.
(c) Charlie.
(d) Mickey.

4. Which of the following is an after dinner activity at Nonny's?
(a) Charades.
(b) Bingo.
(c) Canasta.
(d) Music.

5. What is Frankie lamenting in relation to Penny?
(a) That she is a girl.
(b) That Penny lives a more interesting life than he does.
(c) That Penny does not spend enough time with him.
(d) That Penny appears to be shunning him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Me-me when Penny gets home from the wake?

2. Who stops the fight between Cousin Benny and Ann Marie's husband?

3. In all, how many relatives does Penny have whom she refers to as uncles?

4. What does the doctor tell Penny about her injured arm?

5. Who does Penny usually call to fix the toilet at her house?

(see the answer key)

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