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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Penny find under her mother's bed?
(a) A one hundred-dollar bill.
(b) A ring.
(c) A box with mementos.
(d) A diary.

3. What does Penny's mother do for a living?
(a) She is a postal carrier.
(b) She is a school teacher.
(c) She is a nurse in a doctor's office.
(d) She is a secretary for a trucking company.

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

5. Which of Penny's relatives lives in a car?
(a) Me-me.
(b) Uncle Dominic.
(c) Uncle Ralphie.
(d) Pop-pop.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is arguing while Penny is working on the laundry?

2. Which of the following is an after dinner activity at Nonny's?

3. Which of the following is Penny's last name?

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

5. What was the first piece of jewelry that Penny's mother had?

(see the answer key)

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