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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who was nicknamed "the Water Boy"?
(a) Grandfather Falucci.
(b) Uncle Salvatore.
(c) Uncle Dominic.
(d) Mr. Mulligan.

4. What does Mr. Mulligan do at the end of his date with Penny's mother (Eleanor) that disappoints Penny?
(a) He kisses her mother on the lips.
(b) He does not open the car door for her mother.
(c) He keeps his voice low, and Penny cannot hear what he is saying.
(d) He lingers too long.

5. What was Penny's mother wearing in the photo behind which Penny's father wrote, "I am the luckiest fella ever"?
(a) A bonnet.
(b) A fur coat.
(c) A bathing suit.
(d) A turtleneck sweater.

6. Which of the following causes of death do Penny's relatives give her when she asks about how her father died?
(a) Pneumonia.
(b) Leukemia.
(c) Heart attack.
(d) Cancer.

7. Whose house grounds were supposed to be stashed with money?
(a) Aunt Gina's.
(b) Uncle Salvatore's.
(c) Grandfather Falucci's.
(d) Uncle Ralphie's.

8. Who owns a clothing store?
(a) Aunt Gina.
(b) Uncle Paulie.
(c) Uncle Nunzio.
(d) Uncle Dominic.

9. Who lets Mr. Mulligan in when he shows up for dinner?
(a) Penny.
(b) Me-me.
(c) Pop-pop.
(d) Eleanor.

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

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

12. How are Penny and Mr. Mulligan supposed to spend quality time together?
(a) By fixing dinner for themselves and Eleanor.
(b) By watching a ball game together.
(c) By playing a game of checkers together.
(d) By taking Scarlett O'Hara for a walk together.

13. What is the name of the lady who is a friend to Penny's mother?
(a) Adrienne.
(b) Susan.
(c) Paula.
(d) Connie.

14. Which of the following is Penny's real first name?
(a) Barbara.
(b) Melanie.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Ruth.

15. Who does Penny punch in the nose during the baseball game that she and Frankie are playing?
(a) Garboella.
(b) Mr. Mulligan.
(c) Veronica.
(d) Frankie.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Mr. Mulligan give to Me-me, Penny, and her mother, Eleanor when he pays them a visit?

3. Which of the following is Penny's last name?

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

5. What does Penny notice to be missing from the sideboard while she and her family members are having dinner with Mr. Mulligan?

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