Family Issues
WWII
Tough Life
Facts
100
Who does Penny have a dream about and what happened in the dream?
Penny dreams of her father. He is out in the ocean. No matter how hard she swims, he seems to appear further back- she cannot reach him.
100
Who bombed Pearl Harbor?
Japan
100
What happened to Penny's hair?
Me-Me gave her a bad perm AND she fell headfirst into black lacquer paint, so Me-Me cut that part of her hair out.
100
The nationality of Penny's father.
Italian
200
Why does Nonny cry every time she sees Penny?
Nonny cries because whenever she sees Penny, she thinks of Penny's father (Freddy Falucci). Penny is a sad reminder of the death of her son.
200
Which countries made up the "Axis Power"
Germany, Italy, Japan
200
Which relative of Penny's lives in a car?
Uncle Dominic
200
What is Penny's real name?
Barbara Ann Falucci
300
Describe Penny's relationship with her mother.
Ellie is very overprotective. She won't allow Penny to do much. She loves her daughter, but is also very secretive. She will not talk about her late husband (Penny's father).
300
What side did America fight on during WWII?
The Allies
300
Describe Penny's bedroom.
It has poodle wallpaper, poodle headboard/bedspread, poodle lamp (poodle everything!). It was originally a pantry- since there are no windows, it gets extremely hot during the summer. Also, when the toilet upstairs leaks, it drips down on Penny while she is in bed.
300
How old is Penny?
11
400
Why do Me-Me and Ellie argue during dinner?
Me-Me is upset that Ellie left nursing to become a secretary at a trucking company. She thinks she is wasting her education!
400
Who fought alongside America during the war?
England, France, Russia (Also Australia, Poland, China, and Belgium)
400
Why does Penny almost not recognize her mother in the picture?
Her mother Ellie looks happy!
400
The setting of the story (time AND place)
New Jersey, 1950's
500
Who does Nonny dislike and curse at in Italian?
Aunt Gina
500
What was the date (month, day and year) of Pearl Harbor?
December 7, 1941
500
Why does Veronica Goodman dislike Penny?
Penny's Uncle Ralphie chose someone else to rent out a store instead of picking Mr. Goodman. Mr. Goodman was very angry, and Veronica has taken it out on Penny.
500
What is Frankie's father's name?
Angelo
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