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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following baseball teams do Penny and her Uncle Dominic support?
(a) New York Giants.
(b) New York Yankees.
(c) Dem Bums.
(d) Dem Sluggers.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Penny pay for with earnings from her job?

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

3. To whom is Penny introduced as she starts her new job?

4. What does Pop-pop ask Mr. Mulligan?

5. Which of the following is the name of Penny's dog?

Short Essay Questions

1. Based on the text in Chapters 7 and 8 of the book, do Pop-pop and Penny buy anything while they are out for a walk?

2. According to the narrative in the eleventh chapter of the book, what takes place before Penny receives her shiner from Veronica?

3. According to the text in Chapters 7 and 8, what is discussed between Frankie and Penny while they are in the basement helping Nonny with the laundry?

4. Based on the text of Chapters 4 and 5 of the book, how does Me-me try to fix Penny's black lacquer-related hair problems?

5. Based on the narrative in the first chapter of the book, how are Penny and her Uncle Dominic "different" from other baseball fans in their community?

6. Based on the text in the sixth chapter of the book, in what way is Penny's paternal Uncle Nunzio generous to her?

7. Based on the narrative in the first two chapters of the book, can Penny's Uncle Dominic be considered to be eccentric?

8. According to the text in Chapter 3 of the book, how does a large dog interfere with Frankie and Penny's attempt to deliver meat to Mrs. Morelli?

9. According to the narrative in the sixth chapter of the book, why does Penny consider the toilet repair by her Uncle Dominic a better birthday present than the Fall coat that has been given to her by her Uncle Nunzio?

10. According to the narrative in the sixth chapter of the book, can Sunday dinners at Penny's paternal grandmother's (Nonny's) house be described as being Italian-themed?

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