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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Mr. Mulligan do at the end of his date with Penny's mother (Eleanor) that disappoints Penny?
(a) He keeps his voice low, and Penny cannot hear what he is saying.
(b) He does not open the car door for her mother.
(c) He kisses her mother on the lips.
(d) He lingers too long.

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

5. What does Penny attempt to lead Mr. Mulligan into believing about her mother?
(a) That her mother is abusive.
(b) That she really does not have any interest in him.
(c) That she really does not know how to cook.
(d) That she spends money extravagantly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is an after dinner activity at Nonny's?

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

3. Whose order is the basis for jokes among Penny and her co-workers?

4. What does Penny find under her mother's bed?

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

(see the answer key)

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