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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who whistles a birthday salute in song for Penny on her special day?
(a) Frankie.
(b) Uncle Salvatore.
(c) Cousin Benny.
(d) Uncle Dominic.

2. Specifically, what task will Penny be handling in her new job?
(a) Cashiering.
(b) Order-filling.
(c) Order-taking.
(d) Deliveries.

3. Why is Eleanor disappointed toward the end of Penny's twelfth birthday?
(a) Because she does not have the funds to buy Penny a special birthday gift.
(b) Because Penny has been eating too many sweets.
(c) Because she has been upstaged by her late husband's side of the family.
(d) Because she realizes that Penny's childhood is ending.

4. Which of the following is the subject matter in which Penny and her co-workers find humor?
(a) Baseball.
(b) Gardening.
(c) Bumblebees.
(d) Brains.

5. Who makes Penny tongue-tied outside the eatery where she and Pop-pop enjoy a hamburger and a sundae?
(a) Robert.
(b) Frankie.
(c) Jack.
(d) Henry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Carolina?

2. Who is Uncle Ralphie's wife?

3. Which of the following words is misspelled on the sign on the fence at Mrs. Morelli's house?

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

5. What does Penny's clothing store owning relative offer her from the store every year?

(see the answer key)

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