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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) Solicitors.
(b) Beware.
(c) Welcome.
(d) Quiet.

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

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

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

5. What baseball position does Frankie ask Penny to play?
(a) Pitcher.
(b) Shortstop.
(c) Catcher.
(d) Third Base.

6. What does Penny select for her mother from her relative's clothing store?
(a) A winter coat.
(b) A mink stole.
(c) A tent dress.
(d) A fox stole.

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

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

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

10. What state is the setting of the story?
(a) Maine.
(b) New Jersey.
(c) Pennsylvania.
(d) New York.

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

12. 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 bouquet of flowers.
(d) A box of candy.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who offers Penny and her co-worker cookies and lemonade?

2. What day of the week does Penny have dinner at Nonny's?

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

4. What color is the apparel that Penny picks out for herself at her relative's clothing factory?

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

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