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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is the subject matter in which Penny and her co-workers find humor?
(a) Bumblebees.
(b) Brains.
(c) Baseball.
(d) Gardening.

2. 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.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of animal does Penny's dog chase into the house?

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

3. Who does Penny run to for comfort following her confrontation with her mother concerning Mr. Mulligan?

4. Which of Penny's birthdays is coming up?

5. What does Frankie want Uncle Dominic to teach him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Based on the narrative in Chapter 4 of the book, how does Pop-pop painting all of the household furniture with black lacquer affect Penny?

2. Based on the text in the sixth chapter of the book, in what way is Penny's paternal Uncle Nunzio generous to her?

3. According to the text in Chapter 9 of the book, what contributes toward Penny storming out of the house on Saturday afternoon when Mr. Mulligan stops by to watch the ball game on television with her?

4. According to the text in Chapters 4 and 5 of the book, what action by Penny's mother leads Penny to believe that her mother is now in a happier mood than Penny has ever known her to be?

5. According to the text in Chapter 3 of the book, how does a large dog interfere with Frankie and Penny's attempt to deliver meat to Mrs. Morelli?

6. Based on the narrative in the first two chapters of the book, can Penny's Uncle Dominic be considered to be eccentric?

7. Based on the narrative in Chapters 7 and 8 of the book, how does Frankie show real concern for his family when his father loses his job?

8. According to the text in Chapters 7 and 8, what is discussed between Frankie and Penny while they are in the basement helping Nonny with the laundry?

9. Based on the narrative in Chapter 3 of the book, how do Penny and Frankie show their politeness to Mrs. Wiederhorn during their meat delivery stop at her house?

10. Based on the narrative at the beginning of Chapter 9, how does Penny's mother's relationship with Mr. Mulligan become more apparent to Penny upon her return home from Nonny's?

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