1. What does Penny's clothing store owning relative offer her from the store every year?
(a) A Sunday dress.
(b) A pair of culottes.
(c) Fall coat.
(d) A pair of overalls.

2. Whom of the following painted Penny's room in anticipation of her return home from the hospital?
(a) Pop-pop.
(b) Uncle Dominic.
(c) Uncle Ralphie.
(d) Mr. Mulligan.

3. Whom of the following is Frankie working for after Penny is released from the hospital?
(a) For Mrs. Morelli..
(b) For Mrs. Weiderhorn.
(c) For Dr. Goldstein.
(d) For Uncle Nunzio.

4. Where do Penny and Pop-pop enjoy a hamburger and a sundae?
(a) At the Sweet Shoppe.
(b) At the local drive-inn.
(c) At the local grill.
(d) At the 24-Hour Diner.

5. Who drives Penny and her family to the funeral home for her deceased relative's wake?
(a) Uncle Ralphie.
(b) Uncle Salvatore.
(c) Cousin Benny.
(d) Cousin Paul.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Frankie persuade Penny to do once Me-me and Pop-pop leave the house to go pay a house visit to a married couple whom they know?

2. How many funeral cards does Frankie claim to have collected when he and Penny learn about their relative's death?

3. Who is ill when Penny awakens one morning not long after her birthday?

4. What does Pop-pop tell Penny when she returns home from Frankie's house?

5. Which of the following newspaper sections becomes a favorite for Penny and the person reading the newspaper to her?

(see the answer key)

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