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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where are Penny and her father in her dream?
(a) At the beach.
(b) At the zoo.
(c) At the park.
(d) At the circus.

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

3. Who is Penny's mother laughing and talking with at the door when Penny awakens at the beginning of Chapter 7?
(a) Mr. Mulligan.
(b) Uncle Dominic.
(c) Connie.
(d) Nonny.

4. Why do Eleanor and Me-me leave the dining room during their dinner with Mr. Mulligan, Penny, and Pop-pop?
(a) To jointly carry a large special dessert from the kitchen.
(b) To talk about Mr. Mulligan.
(c) To clean Mr. Mulligan's shoe.
(d) To check on something that was left cooking on the stove.

5. Where is Aunt Gina planning to go dancing?
(a) Atlantic City.
(b) Boston.
(c) New York City
(d) Albany.

6. What does Frankie want Uncle Dominic to teach him?
(a) How to drive.
(b) How to repair cars.
(c) How to trim bushes.
(d) How to solve algebra problems.

7. What types of vegetables are served as part of the dinner with Mr. Mulligan?
(a) Peas and onions.
(b) Peas and lima beans.
(c) Carrots and green beans.
(d) Spinach and carrots.

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

9. Which of the following is the name of Penny's dog?
(a) Beulah O'Reilly.
(b) Petunia.
(c) Scarlett O'Hara.
(d) Harriet O'Hare.

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

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

12. How old is the baby brother of Penny's co-worker?
(a) Three weeks old.
(b) One year old.
(c) Two months old.
(d) Six months old.

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

14. 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 listen to a classical music program on the radio.
(c) To lay out her school clothes to wear the next day.
(d) To help Me-me with the chores.

15. Which of the following is Penny's last name?
(a) Sjogren.
(b) Colinot.
(c) Falucci.
(d) O'Hara.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the primary language that Penny's uncles speak?

2. What does Penny pay for with earnings from her job?

3. Which of the following best reflects the time that Penny's mother returns home from her date?

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

5. What is Pop-pop painting on the summer porch?

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