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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is the baby brother of Penny's co-worker?
(a) One year old.
(b) Six months old.
(c) Two months old.
(d) Three weeks old.

2. Who is Penny's mother laughing and talking with at the door when Penny awakens at the beginning of Chapter 7?
(a) Uncle Dominic.
(b) Nonny.
(c) Connie.
(d) Mr. Mulligan.

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

4. Which of the following is Penny's last name?
(a) Sjogren.
(b) Colinot.
(c) Falucci.
(d) O'Hara.

5. To whom is Penny introduced as she starts her new job?
(a) Mr. Knezick.
(b) Mr. Adams.
(c) Mrs. Temple.
(d) Mrs. Chickalos.

6. Which of the following is the name of Penny's mother?
(a) June.
(b) Mildred.
(c) Dorothy.
(d) Eleanor.

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

8. Which of the following would best describe Garboella?
(a) A story-telling old man.
(b) A handsome young man.
(c) A mischievous little girl.
(d) A plump older lady.

9. Which of the following is Penny's real first name?
(a) Melanie.
(b) Ruth.
(c) Barbara.
(d) Sarah.

10. Who is going to work alongside Penny as she handles her job?
(a) Peter.
(b) Frankie.
(c) Jack.
(d) Marty.

11. Who offers Penny and her co-worker cookies and lemonade?
(a) Mrs. Chickalos.
(b) Mrs. Morelli.
(c) Mrs. Wiederhorn.
(d) Mrs. Giaquinto.

12. What is the most significant mystery in Penny's life?
(a) Whether she was adopted.
(b) What type of personality her father had.
(c) The circumstances surrounding her father's death.
(d) Why her mother's family does not socialize with her father's family.

13. What is the primary language that Penny's uncles speak?
(a) Arabic.
(b) English.
(c) Italian.
(d) French.

14. What is the fight that Penny gets in at the ball field based upon?
(a) Uncle Dominic being referred to as being crazy.
(b) Penny's hair being pulled.
(c) A call made by the umpire.
(d) A boy who Penny has a crush on.

15. What state is the setting of the story?
(a) New Jersey.
(b) Pennsylvania.
(c) New York.
(d) Maine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Penny's mother do for a living?

2. What day of the week does Penny have dinner at Nonny's?

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

4. What is the name of the lady who is a friend to Penny's mother?

5. Whose house grounds were supposed to be stashed with money?

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