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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Pop-pop painting on the summer porch?
(a) A wicker couch.
(b) A quilt rack.
(c) A desk.
(d) A wooden chair.

2. Which of the following causes of death do Penny's relatives give her when she asks about how her father died?
(a) Heart attack.
(b) Cancer.
(c) Pneumonia.
(d) Leukemia.

3. What does Penny's mother ask her to do as she gets ready to go out to dinner?
(a) To lay out her school clothes to wear the next day.
(b) To listen to a classical music program on the radio.
(c) To help Me-me with the chores.
(d) To do her homework.

4. Who offers Penny and her co-worker cookies and lemonade?
(a) Mrs. Morelli.
(b) Mrs. Wiederhorn.
(c) Mrs. Chickalos.
(d) Mrs. Giaquinto.

5. Which of the following is Penny's real first name?
(a) Barbara.
(b) Ruth.
(c) Melanie.
(d) Sarah.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where will Penny's family be going for summer vacation?

2. What happens when Penny tries to stop the dog from chasing the animal inside the house?

3. What does Penny notice to be missing from the sideboard while she and her family members are having dinner with Mr. Mulligan?

4. Which of the following is the name of Penny's mother?

5. What state is the setting of the story?

(see the answer key)

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