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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What nationality is that of Penny's father's family?

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

3. Who is going to work alongside Penny as she handles her job?

4. Who is Penny's mother laughing and talking with at the door when Penny awakens at the beginning of Chapter 7?

5. What is the most significant mystery in Penny's life?

Short Essay Questions

1. Based on the narrative in the first chapter of the book, how are Penny and her Uncle Dominic "different" from other baseball fans in their community?

2. According to the text in Chapters 4 and 5, does Penny have to endure any unwanted physical misfortunes as a result of Pop-pop painting the household furniture with black lacquer?

3. Based on the focus upon it in the first chapter of the book, what type of lifestyle is that of Penny Falucci's?

4. Based on the text in Chapters 7 and 8 of the book, do Pop-pop and Penny buy anything while they are out for a walk?

5. 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?

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

7. According to the narrative in the sixth chapter of the book, why does Penny consider the toilet repair by her Uncle Dominic a better birthday present than the Fall coat that has been given to her by her Uncle Nunzio?

8. Based on the text of Chapter 7 in the book, are there any annual events that Penny will be enjoying in the very near future?

9. Based on the text in Chapter 10 of the book, how are some of the townspeople aware that Penny's late grandfather Falucci had buried cash somewhere on his property?

10. 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?

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