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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21 and 22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who manages to get an all-access pass to visit Penny in her hospital room at any time?
(a) Uncle Ralphie.
(b) Pop-pop.
(c) Me-me.
(d) Frankie.

2. Who whistles a birthday salute in song for Penny on her special day?
(a) Uncle Salvatore.
(b) Cousin Benny.
(c) Uncle Dominic.
(d) Frankie.

3. What decade is the setting for this story?
(a) 1980's.
(b) 1930's.
(c) 1950's.
(d) 1920's.

4. Who is Uncle Ralphie's wife?
(a) Aunt Annie.
(b) Aunt Fulvia.
(c) Aunt Gina.
(d) Aunt Claire.

5. What is Frankie lamenting in relation to Penny?
(a) That she is a girl.
(b) That Penny lives a more interesting life than he does.
(c) That Penny appears to be shunning him.
(d) That Penny does not spend enough time with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Eleanor and Me-me leave the dining room during their dinner with Mr. Mulligan, Penny, and Pop-pop?

2. Who appears to have an abusive husband in Chapter 3 of the story?

3. How does Penny visualize Uncle Dominic in heaven?

4. What does Penny's mother consider doing in terms of employment after marrying Mr. Mulligan?

5. What is the name of Pop-pop's deceased nephew whom he claims to be able to talk to through radio static?

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