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Penny's Family Reunion Barbeque

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What is Penny's attitude towards the family reunion barbeque?

Penny dreads the event and has many negative feelings about it. (correct)

Penny is excited and loves every aspect of the event.

Penny is neutral and doesn't have strong feelings about the event.

Penny is ambivalent and doesn't care about the event.

Why is Penny a vegetarian?

Penny is a vegetarian for environmental reasons.

Penny is a vegetarian because she dislikes the smell of hamburgers. (correct)

Penny is a vegetarian for health reasons.

Penny is a vegetarian because she loves animals.

What is unusual about Uncle Vernon's behavior?

Uncle Vernon is always late to the family reunion.

Uncle Vernon always brings a hamburger to share.

Uncle Vernon never attends the family reunion.

Uncle Vernon is always cold and wears a sweater. (correct)

How many children does Penny's cousin Polly have?

Six children Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the softball game at the family reunion?

To have fun and socialize. Signup and view all the answers

Why is Penny nervous when handsome Paul approaches her?

Penny is nervous because she thinks Paul is her cousin. Signup and view all the answers

What is Paul's occupation?

Paul is a nurse. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Paul attend the family reunion?

Paul attends the family reunion to help Uncle Vernon. Signup and view all the answers

What does Penny say to Paul when he asks her to get a hamburger with him?

Penny says she loves hamburgers. Signup and view all the answers

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Penny's Family Reunion

Penny attends a family reunion barbecue every summer, but she's never excited about it.
She dislikes the drive, talking to her relatives, and the smell of hamburgers because she's a vegetarian.
At the reunion, she sees familiar faces, including Uncle Vernon, who is always cold and wears a sweater, even in July.
Penny's cousin Polly has six children, who are always screaming.
The family plays a softball game every year, which always ends in a big argument.

Meeting Paul

Penny notices a handsome man, stares at him, and gets nervous when he approaches her.
The man, Paul, introduces himself and reveals that he's not a cousin, but rather Uncle Vernon's nurse.
Paul is taking care of Uncle Vernon, who is sick, and needs to be close to him.
Penny is relieved to learn that Paul is not her cousin and blushes, which is a habit of hers when she's nervous, embarrassed, or hot.
Paul invites Penny to get a hamburger with him, but she smiles and accepts, saying she loves hamburgers, even though she's a vegetarian.

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Penny is attending a family reunion BBQ, but she's not excited. She dreads the drive, dislikes talking to her relatives, and can't stand the smell of hamburgers. What happens when she arrives?