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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many funeral cards does Frankie claim to have collected when he and Penny learn about their relative's death?
(a) Thirty-one.
(b) Eight.
(c) Forty-three.
(d) Thirteen.

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

3. What is the name of Pop-pop's deceased nephew whom he claims to be able to talk to through radio static?
(a) Gus.
(b) Mickey.
(c) Allen.
(d) Charlie.

4. Why does Penny become the most popular person in her ward after visiting hours?
(a) Because she keeps snacks in her room.
(b) Because she has a television set.
(c) Because she always has something interesting to say.
(d) Because she has a radio.

5. How many times per day does Eleanor (Penny's mother) visit her while she is in the hospital?
(a) Four times a day.
(b) Once a day.
(c) Twice a day.
(d) Three times a day.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following represents a category that Penny uses to categorize the other kids in her ward?

2. What is Pop-pop doing when Penny gets home from the wake?

3. What is the primary language that Penny's uncles speak?

4. How does Frankie manage to get himself and Penny in trouble at the wake?

5. What is Frankie lamenting in relation to Penny?

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