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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 12 - 18 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word did Paul, Sr. once use to describe "the efficacy of his tree stimulator" (3)?
(a) Treacherous.
(b) Fabulous.
(c) Spontaneous.
(d) Nebulous.

2. What does Pammy suggest Alma do when Debi waves at her?
(a) Ignore her.
(b) Flip her off.
(c) Tell her off.
(d) Wave back.

3. What does Alma recall doing when she had once found Paul, Sr. passed out on their porch?
(a) She called the cops on him.
(b) She kicked him.
(c) She poured cold water on his head.
(d) She helped him to bed.

4. What word is repeated when Debi thinks of her relationship with her daughter?
(a) Tense.
(b) Excruciating.
(c) Easy.
(d) Symbiotic.

5. Why is Pammy's head bleeding when they are under the tree at the Ubernicks in the midst of the storm?
(a) Alma had whacked her for trying to help.
(b) She slipped and fell on the pavement.
(c) She was hit with a large bit of hail.
(d) A tree branch fell on her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Paul, Sr.'s occupation?

2. What does Debi imagine Alma would say to her if they were in Heaven at the same time?

3. When reflecting on her past, what does Debi think of "as a form of joyous overflow" (6)?

4. What does Pammy ask Alma as she stares at Debi from across the street?

5. How does Debi think of herself as a mother?

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