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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What type of animal does Penny's dog chase into the house?
(a) A squirrel.
(b) A cat.
(c) A raccoon.
(d) A opossum.

3. What does Frankie offer to do for Uncle Paulie?
(a) Sweep his roof.
(b) Yard work.
(c) Wash his car.
(d) Paint his fence.

4. Which of the following is the subject matter in which Penny and her co-workers find humor?
(a) Baseball.
(b) Brains.
(c) Gardening.
(d) Bumblebees.

5. Where is Aunt Gina planning to go dancing?
(a) Boston.
(b) Albany.
(c) Atlantic City.
(d) New York City

6. Why do Eleanor and Me-me leave the dining room during their dinner with Mr. Mulligan, Penny, and Pop-pop?
(a) To talk about Mr. Mulligan.
(b) To jointly carry a large special dessert from the kitchen.
(c) To clean Mr. Mulligan's shoe.
(d) To check on something that was left cooking on the stove.

7. What does Penny do to Mr. Mulligan that upsets her mother?
(a) She laughs about the clothes that he is wearing.
(b) She tells him to be quiet so that she can hear the ball game.
(c) She tells him that he is not as good-looking as her father was.
(d) She ignores him.

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

9. Who lets Mr. Mulligan in when he shows up for dinner?
(a) Pop-pop.
(b) Me-me.
(c) Penny.
(d) Eleanor.

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

11. Who does Penny punch in the nose during the baseball game that she and Frankie are playing?
(a) Frankie.
(b) Mr. Mulligan.
(c) Garboella.
(d) Veronica.

12. Who does Penny run to for comfort following her confrontation with her mother concerning Mr. Mulligan?
(a) Uncle Dominic.
(b) Aunt Gina.
(c) Uncle Salvatore.
(d) Nonny.

13. Which of the following causes of death do Penny's relatives give her when she asks about how her father died?
(a) Leukemia.
(b) Cancer.
(c) Heart attack.
(d) Pneumonia.

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

15. Which of the following best reflects the time that Penny's mother returns home from her date?
(a) 10:30 p.m.
(b) 12:45 a.m.
(c) 11:55 p.m.
(d) 11:00 p.m.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the most significant mystery in Penny's life?

2. What color is Pop-pop painting all of the furniture?

3. What does Penny find under her mother's bed?

4. Who owns a clothing store?

5. Who has offered Penny a job?

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