Penny From Heaven By Holm

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    Who tells Penny the truth about her father?

    • Uncle Dominic
    • Her mother
    • Aunt Gina
    • Option 4
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This quiz assesses knowledge on 'Penny from Heaven' by Holm, focusing on character roles, plot details, and historical context during WWII. It evaluates comprehension and understanding of the novel's themes, enhancing literary analysis skills.

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  • 2. 

    Who gave Penny the lucky bean?

    • Uncle Nunzio

    • Uncle Angelo

    • Uncle Dominic

    • Option 4

    Correct Answer
    A. Uncle Dominic
    Explanation
    Uncle Dominic gave Penny the lucky bean.

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  • 3. 

    Why was Freddy taken away?

    • He was part of the Italian mafia

    • He was a writer for an Italian newspaper

    • He was registered as an "enemy alien" and owned a radio

    • Option 4

    Correct Answer
    A. He was registered as an "enemy alien" and owned a radio
    Explanation
    Freddy was taken away because he was registered as an "enemy alien" and owned a radio. During times of war or conflict, governments often monitor and restrict the activities of individuals who are considered to be potential threats or enemies. Being registered as an "enemy alien" suggests that Freddy was seen as a potential threat to national security. Owning a radio could have been seen as a means of communication or gathering information that could be used against the country. Therefore, these factors likely led to Freddy being taken away.

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  • 4. 

    Which Aunt tells Penny the truth about her father while in the hospital?

    • Aunt Concetta

    • Aunt Teresa

    • Aunt Gina

    • Option 4

    Correct Answer
    A. Aunt Gina
    Explanation
    Aunt Gina tells Penny the truth about her father while in the hospital.

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  • 5. 

    What does Me-Me make for breakfast on Penny's 12th birthday?

    • Scrambled eggs with cheese

    • Banana pancakes

    • Pastiera

    • Option 4

    Correct Answer
    A. Banana pancakes
    Explanation
    Me-Me makes banana pancakes for breakfast on Penny's 12th birthday. This is indicated by the given answer choice.

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  • 6. 

    What does Uncle Dominic give Penny for her 12th birthday?

    • Trip to the beach and boardwalk

    • Trip to the pool

    • Dogers game tickets

    • Option 4

    Correct Answer
    A. Dogers game tickets
    Explanation
    Uncle Dominic gives Penny Dogers game tickets for her 12th birthday.

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  • 7. 

    Why is Penny grounded for the rest of the summer?

    • She was mean to her cousin at Lake George

    • She was digging for treasure in her uncle's yard

    • She snuck out to the pool

    • Option 4

    Correct Answer
    A. She snuck out to the pool
    Explanation
    Penny is grounded for the rest of the summer because she snuck out to the pool. This implies that she went against the rules or her parents' instructions by leaving the designated area or going to the pool without permission. As a consequence, she has been punished and restricted from any further activities or privileges for the remainder of the summer.

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  • 8. 

    What does Jack Teitelzweig do?

    • Works at Falucci's market

    • Lifeguard at pool

    • Works at the clothing factory

    • Option 4

    Correct Answer
    A. Lifeguard at pool
    Explanation
    Jack Teitelzweig works as a lifeguard at a pool.

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  • 9. 

    Who tried to take a kite from Frankie and is scared off by Nonny

    • Veronica Goodman

    • Jack Teitelzweig

    • Bobby Rocco

    • Option 4

    Correct Answer
    A. Bobby Rocco
    Explanation
    Bobby Rocco is the correct answer because he is the one who tried to take a kite from Frankie and was scared off by Nonny.

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  • 10. 

    What is the name of the church where Frankie tried to take money from a collection plate?

    • St. George's

    • St. Michael's

    • St. Anthony's

    • Option 4

    Correct Answer
    A. St. Anthony's
    Explanation
    Frankie tried to take money from a collection plate at St. Anthony's church.

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  • 11. 

    Who does Nonny live with?

    • Uncle RAlphie

    • Uncle Paulie

    • Uncle Angelo

    • Option 4

    Correct Answer
    A. Uncle Paulie
    Explanation
    Nonny lives with Uncle Paulie.

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  • 12. 

    Who are Frankie's parents?

    • Uncle Angelo & Aunt Teresa

    • Uncle Nunzio & Aunt Rosa

    • Uncle Ralphi and Aunt Fulvia

    • Option 4

    Correct Answer
    A. Uncle Angelo & Aunt Teresa
    Explanation
    Frankie's parents are Uncle Angelo and Aunt Teresa.

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  • 13. 

    In Penny from Heaven, what is an "enemy alien"?

    • A non-naturalized citizen during WWII

    • An Italian

    • Someone from outer space

    • Option 4

    Correct Answer
    A. A non-naturalized citizen during WWII
    Explanation
    During World War II, the term "enemy alien" referred to individuals who were living in a country but were citizens of a country that was at war with that country. These individuals were considered potential threats to national security and were subjected to various restrictions and surveillance. In the context of the book "Penny from Heaven," which is set during WWII, an "enemy alien" would therefore be a non-naturalized citizen who could potentially be seen as an enemy due to their nationality or origin.

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  • 14. 

    What year does the story take place

    • 1947

    • 1953

    • 1980

    • Option 4

    Correct Answer
    A. 1953
    Explanation
    The story takes place in 1953.

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  • 15. 

    What does Eleanor do?

    • Secretary for a truck company

    • Works in a clothing factory

    • Housewife

    • Option 4

    Correct Answer
    A. Secretary for a truck company
    Explanation
    Eleanor works as a secretary for a truck company. This means that she is responsible for administrative tasks such as managing schedules, organizing files, and assisting with communication within the company. As a secretary, she likely plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the truck company's daily activities.

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  • 16. 

    Who is the "water boy"?

    • Uncle Nunzio

    • Freddy Falucci

    • Grandpa Falucci

    • Option 4

    Correct Answer
    A. Grandpa Falucci
    Explanation
    Grandpa Falucci is referred to as the "water boy" in the given question. This implies that Grandpa Falucci is the person responsible for providing water to others, possibly in a sports or outdoor setting.

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  • 17. 

    What does Uncle Dominic drive?

    • 1950 Cadillac coupe de ville

    • 1945 Ford Mustang

    • 1940 Plumouth Roadking

    • Option 4

    Correct Answer
    A. 1950 Cadillac coupe de ville
    Explanation
    Uncle Dom lives in the Roadking

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  • 18. 

    Why does Nonny wear black?

    • It's her shield in a country where she can't speak the language

    • She likes the color

    • She's always sad about Freddy's death

    • Option 4

    Correct Answer
    A. It's her shield in a country where she can't speak the language
    Explanation
    Nonny wears black as her shield in a country where she can't speak the language. This suggests that she uses black clothing as a way to protect herself or feel more secure in an unfamiliar environment. It may also imply that she wants to blend in or not draw attention to herself due to her inability to communicate effectively in the local language. Wearing black may give her a sense of comfort and help her navigate through the challenges of living in a foreign country.

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  • 19. 

    Who was "Patenella Mia"?

    • Eleanor

    • Aunt Fulvia

    • Mrs. Chicalos

    • Option 4

    Correct Answer
    A. Aunt Fulvia
    Explanation
    Aunt Fulvia is the correct answer because the question asks who "Patenella Mia" was, implying that "Patenella Mia" is a person's name. Among the given options, Aunt Fulvia is the only one that could potentially be a person's name. Eleanor, Mrs. Chicalos, and Option 4 do not provide any indication of being a person's name, so they can be eliminated as potential answers.

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  • 20. 

    What did Freddy die of?

    • A broken heart

    • A gastric hemorrhage

    • Pneumonia

    • Option 4

    Correct Answer
    A. A gastric hemorrhage
    Explanation
    Freddy died of a gastric hemorrhage. This is indicated by the given options and the fact that it is the correct answer. A gastric hemorrhage refers to bleeding in the stomach, which can be a life-threatening condition if not treated promptly.

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  • 21. 

    In what year do the Brooklyn Dodgers move to LA

    • 1953

    • 1957

    • 1963

    • Option 4

    Correct Answer
    A. 1957
    Explanation
    In 1957, the Brooklyn Dodgers moved to Los Angeles. This relocation marked a significant moment in baseball history as it was the first time a Major League Baseball team had moved to the West Coast. The move was prompted by the desire of team owner Walter O'Malley to secure a new stadium in Brooklyn, which was not possible at the time. The Dodgers' move to LA had a lasting impact on the sport and helped pave the way for the expansion of baseball into new markets.

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  • 22. 

    Who used to date cousin Benny?

    • Mrs. Morelli

    • Mrs. Giaquinto

    • Mrs. Ellenburg

    • Option 4

    Correct Answer
    A. Mrs. Giaquinto
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Mrs. Giaquinto because the question asks about who used to date cousin Benny, and out of the given options, Mrs. Giaquinto is the only one mentioned as having a past romantic relationship with Benny.

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  • 23. 

    Which of the following was not one of Penny's miracles she mentioned toward the end of the book?

    • Jack asks Penny out

    • Uncle Dominic returns from Florida

    • Penny's arm moves from reaching for lucky bean

    • Option 4

    Correct Answer
    A. Uncle Dominic returns from Florida
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Uncle Dominic returns from Florida". This is because the question asks for a miracle that Penny mentioned toward the end of the book, and there is no mention of Uncle Dominic returning from Florida as one of her miracles.

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  • 24. 

    Why was Barbara Ann Falucci nicknamed "Penny"?

    • She liked oney

    • Her father wrote of her as his "little penny"

    • She was named after the Bing Crosby song "Pennies from Heaven"

    • Option 4

    Correct Answer
    A. Her father wrote of her as his "little penny"
    Explanation
    Penny thinks she is named after the Bing Crosby song but it really was her father's letter

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  • 25. 

    Who was in the Air Force stationed in Burma?

    • Pop Pop

    • Mickey

    • Mr. Mulligan

    • Option 4

    Correct Answer
    A. Mr. Mulligan
    Explanation
    Mr. Mulligan was in the Air Force stationed in Burma.

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  • 26. 

    Where do Aunt Francine and Cousin Lou Ellen have a place?

    • Along the boardwalk on the Jersey shore

    • New York City

    • Lake George?

    • Option 4

    Correct Answer
    A. Along the boardwalk on the Jersey shore
    Explanation
    Aunt Francine and Cousin Lou Ellen have a place along the boardwalk on the Jersey shore.

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  • 27. 

    What does Uncle Nunzio do?

    • Owns Falucci's market

    • Always in prison

    • Owns a clothing factory

    • Option 4

    Correct Answer
    A. Owns Falucci's market
    Explanation
    Uncle Ralphie owns the market and Uncle Angelo is always in prison

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  • 28. 

    Where was the water boy treasure found?

    • In the backyard of Uncle Paulie & Aunt Gina's house

    • In Nonny's basement

    • In Uncle Dominic's car

    • Option 4

    Correct Answer
    A. In the backyard of Uncle Paulie & Aunt Gina's house
    Explanation
    The water boy treasure was found in the backyard of Uncle Paulie & Aunt Gina's house.

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