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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. Who was nicknamed "the Water Boy"?
(a) Mr. Mulligan.
(b) Uncle Dominic.
(c) Grandfather Falucci.
(d) Uncle Salvatore.

3. Which of the following words is misspelled on the sign on the fence at Mrs. Morelli's house?
(a) Welcome.
(b) Quiet.
(c) Beware.
(d) Solicitors.

4. Who is arguing while Penny is working on the laundry?
(a) Uncle Dominic and Uncle Paulie.
(b) Aunt Gina and Nonny.
(c) Uncle Paulie and Nonny.
(d) Aunt Gina and Uncle Paulie.

5. Which dress does Penny choose for her Aunt Gina to wear to her dancing session?
(a) The red one.
(b) The yellow one.
(c) The purple one.
(d) The blue one.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What decade is the setting for this story?

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

5. Which of the following causes of death do Penny's relatives give her when she asks about how her father died?

(see the answer key)

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