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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Penny end up going when she visits her father's side of the family?
(a) She ends up going to the theatre.
(b) She ends up going to the soda shop.
(c) She ends up going to the cemetery.
(d) She ends up going to church.

2. What does Penny's mother ask her to do as she gets ready to go out to dinner?
(a) To do her homework.
(b) To help Me-me with the chores.
(c) To listen to a classical music program on the radio.
(d) To lay out her school clothes to wear the next day.

3. Which of the following items does Pop-pop pick up when he takes Penny out for a walk?
(a) Paper plates.
(b) Peaches.
(c) Cigars.
(d) Eggs.

4. Whose order is the basis for jokes among Penny and her co-workers?
(a) Mrs. Wiederhorn's.
(b) Mrs. Harrison's.
(c) Mrs. Giaquinto's.
(d) Mrs. Morelli's.

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

6. Who offers Penny and her co-worker cookies and lemonade?
(a) Mrs. Chickalos.
(b) Mrs. Giaquinto.
(c) Mrs. Morelli.
(d) Mrs. Wiederhorn.

7. What color is Pop-pop painting all of the furniture?
(a) Green.
(b) Black.
(c) Grey.
(d) Brown.

8. What type of action do Penny and her co-worker take against the dog that chases them down the road?
(a) They report the dog to the dog catcher.
(b) They yell at the dog.
(c) They throw something at the dog.
(d) They report the dog to a police officer on patrol.

9. Who appears to have an abusive husband in Chapter 3 of the story?
(a) Mrs. Chickalos.
(b) Mrs. Wiederhorn.
(c) Mrs. Morelli.
(d) Mrs. Giaquinto.

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

11. Who does Penny usually call to fix the toilet at her house?
(a) Uncle Ralphie.
(b) Uncle Dominic.
(c) Ace Plumbing Company.
(d) Al's Plumbing Service.

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

13. Who is going to work alongside Penny as she handles her job?
(a) Marty.
(b) Frankie.
(c) Jack.
(d) Peter.

14. Who does Penny help with the laundry?
(a) Her mother, Eleanor.
(b) Her Aunt Gina.
(c) Nonny.
(d) Me-me.

15. Which of the following would best describe Garboella?
(a) A plump older lady.
(b) A story-telling old man.
(c) A handsome young man.
(d) A mischievous little girl.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Penny attempt to lead Mr. Mulligan into believing about her mother?

2. What does Frankie offer to do for Uncle Paulie?

3. What types of vegetables are served as part of the dinner with Mr. Mulligan?

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

5. What does Penny do to Mr. Mulligan that upsets her mother?

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