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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following words is misspelled on the sign on the fence at Mrs. Morelli's house?
(a) Beware.
(b) Solicitors.
(c) Welcome.
(d) Quiet.

2. What does Frankie offer to do for Uncle Paulie?
(a) Paint his fence.
(b) Yard work.
(c) Sweep his roof.
(d) Wash his car.

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

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

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

6. What is the most significant mystery in Penny's life?
(a) Why her mother's family does not socialize with her father's family.
(b) The circumstances surrounding her father's death.
(c) Whether she was adopted.
(d) What type of personality her father had.

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

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

9. What does Penny attempt to lead Mr. Mulligan into believing about her mother?
(a) That her mother is abusive.
(b) That she really does not know how to cook.
(c) That she spends money extravagantly.
(d) That she really does not have any interest in him.

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

11. Who is arguing while Penny is working on the laundry?
(a) Uncle Paulie and Nonny.
(b) Aunt Gina and Uncle Paulie.
(c) Uncle Dominic and Uncle Paulie.
(d) Aunt Gina and Nonny.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Penny's clothing store owning relative offer her from the store every year?

2. Who is Uncle Ralphie's wife?

3. Specifically, what task will Penny be handling in her new job?

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

5. What does Penny select for her mother from her relative's clothing store?

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