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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which dress does Penny choose for her Aunt Gina to wear to her dancing session?
(a) The purple one.
(b) The red one.
(c) The yellow one.
(d) The blue one.

2. Which of Penny's birthdays is coming up?
(a) Her fourteenth birthday.
(b) Her thirteenth birthday.
(c) Her twelfth birthday.
(d) Her eleventh birthday.

3. What does Mr. Mulligan give to Me-me, Penny, and her mother, Eleanor when he pays them a visit?
(a) A bouquet of flowers.
(b) A box of candy.
(c) A group photo of themselves.
(d) A book of poetry.

4. Which of the following baseball teams do Penny and her Uncle Dominic support?
(a) New York Giants.
(b) New York Yankees.
(c) Dem Bums.
(d) Dem Sluggers.

5. What nationality is that of Penny's father's family?
(a) Irish.
(b) Danish.
(c) French.
(d) Italian.

6. Who do Nonny and Uncle Paulie "talk to" regularly?
(a) Phillip.
(b) Frankie.
(c) Freddie.
(d) Ben.

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

8. What color is the apparel that Penny picks out for herself at her relative's clothing factory?
(a) Royal blue.
(b) Cranberry.
(c) Fuschia.
(d) Lavender.

9. What was the first piece of jewelry that Penny's mother had?
(a) A charm bracelet.
(b) A pearl necklace.
(c) A sapphire ring.
(d) A gold locket.

10. What does Penny notice to be missing from the sideboard while she and her family members are having dinner with Mr. Mulligan?
(a) A photo of her mother and father.
(b) Her mother's best silver chafing dish.
(c) Her mother's china platter.
(d) The coffee pot.

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

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

13. Traditionally, when does Penny's mom (Eleanor) cook?
(a) When company is expected.
(b) When Nonny does not feel like cooking.
(c) Every Thursday.
(d) Every Sunday.

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

15. What does Penny find under her mother's bed?
(a) A ring.
(b) A box with mementos.
(c) A diary.
(d) A one hundred-dollar bill.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are Penny and her father in her dream?

2. What does Mr. Mulligan do at the end of his date with Penny's mother (Eleanor) that disappoints Penny?

3. Who is arguing while Penny is working on the laundry?

4. How old is the baby brother of Penny's co-worker?

5. Who owns a clothing store?

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