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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the primary language that Penny's uncles speak?
(a) Italian.
(b) French.
(c) English.
(d) Arabic.

2. Which of Penny's relatives lives in a car?
(a) Uncle Ralphie.
(b) Uncle Dominic.
(c) Me-me.
(d) Pop-pop.

3. Who is Uncle Ralphie's wife?
(a) Aunt Fulvia.
(b) Aunt Gina.
(c) Aunt Annie.
(d) Aunt Claire.

4. What does Penny's mother not have the opportunity to give Penny on her birthday?
(a) A special letter that she had composed for her.
(b) A piano.
(c) A photo of herself, Penny, and Penny's father.
(d) A birthday party.

5. Which of the following best reflects the time that Penny's mother returns home from her date?
(a) 11:55 p.m.
(b) 12:45 a.m.
(c) 10:30 p.m.
(d) 11:00 p.m.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Frankie's gift to Penny on her twelfth birthday?

2. What state is the setting of the story?

3. What does Pop-pop ask Mr. Mulligan?

4. Which of the following causes of death do Penny's relatives give her when she asks about how her father died?

5. To whom is Penny introduced as she starts her new job?

(see the answer key)

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