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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Penny run to for comfort following her confrontation with her mother concerning Mr. Mulligan?
(a) Aunt Gina.
(b) Uncle Salvatore.
(c) Uncle Dominic.
(d) Nonny.

2. What decade is the setting for this story?
(a) 1930's.
(b) 1980's.
(c) 1920's.
(d) 1950's.

3. Who is Frankie running from when Penny finds him in the bushes in her back yard?
(a) Cousin Benny.
(b) The police.
(c) Uncle Dominic.
(d) His father.

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

5. Which of the following words is misspelled on the sign on the fence at Mrs. Morelli's house?
(a) Welcome.
(b) Solicitors.
(c) Beware.
(d) Quiet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do Nonny and Uncle Paulie "talk to" regularly?

2. How are Penny and Mr. Mulligan supposed to spend quality time together?

3. Where do Penny and Pop-pop enjoy a hamburger and a sundae?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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