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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 18 and 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where will Penny's family be going for summer vacation?
(a) To her Aunt Leta's and Uncle Earlon's.
(b) To the Grand Canyon.
(c) To her Aunt Francine's and Uncle Donald's.
(d) To Disneyland.

2. What is the age of the young girl who is dying of cancer in Penny's ward at the hospital?
(a) Six (6) years of age.
(b) Seven (7) years of age.
(c) Five (5) years of age.
(d) Eight (8) years of age.

3. Why does Penny become the most popular person in her ward after visiting hours?
(a) Because she keeps snacks in her room.
(b) Because she has a television set.
(c) Because she has a radio.
(d) Because she always has something interesting to say.

4. What position does Frankie feel that he will lose as a result of the misdeed that he has committed?
(a) His position as delivery boy for Uncle Ralphie.
(b) His position as pitcher on his baseball team.
(c) His position as a grass mower in the neighborhood.
(d) His position as an altar boy.

5. What is the ailment that appears to be claiming the life of the young girl dying in Penny's ward?
(a) Heart trouble.
(b) Tuberculosis.
(c) Blood cancer.
(d) Hardening of the arteries.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Penny run to for comfort following her confrontation with her mother concerning Mr. Mulligan?

2. Which of the following items does Pop-pop pick up when he takes Penny out for a walk?

3. What state is the setting of the story?

4. Whose house grounds were supposed to be stashed with money?

5. Which of the following does Frankie pull out from a hole behind a brick on the wall?

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