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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Uncle Ralphie do in observance of Penny's birthday?
(a) He places a birthday announcement in the local paper.
(b) He raises a flag with Penny's name on it.
(c) He sets up a college fund for Penny at the local bank.
(d) He closes the store for the day.

2. Who does Penny help with the laundry?
(a) Nonny.
(b) Her mother, Eleanor.
(c) Her Aunt Gina.
(d) Me-me.

3. What was the first piece of jewelry that Penny's mother had?
(a) A sapphire ring.
(b) A gold locket.
(c) A charm bracelet.
(d) A pearl necklace.

4. What does Penny notice to be missing from the sideboard while she and her family members are having dinner with Mr. Mulligan?
(a) The coffee pot.
(b) A photo of her mother and father.
(c) Her mother's china platter.
(d) Her mother's best silver chafing dish.

5. What does Me-me fix for Penny's twelfth birthday breakfast?
(a) Ham and eggs.
(b) Porridge with strawberries.
(c) Apple strudel and pork sausage.
(d) Banana pancakes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the primary language that Penny's uncles speak?

2. Whom of the following accompanies Penny for her birthday gift-related trip?

3. Who is Penny's mother laughing and talking with at the door when Penny awakens at the beginning of Chapter 7?

4. Why is Eleanor disappointed toward the end of Penny's twelfth birthday?

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

(see the answer key)

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