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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 6 - 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Paulie try to give Alma and Paul, Sr. when they nearly lost their house?
(a) His life savings.
(b) Several gold pieces.
(c) A cup of pennies.
(d) A couple of crumpled dollar bills.

2. How does Alma feel about what her daughter tries to point out to her as the walk Pine Street at the start of the story?
(a) Frightened.
(b) Apathetic.
(c) Excited.
(d) Impressed.

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

4. How does Debi try to justify her daughter leaving without a word?
(a) She raised a bold, independent girl.
(b) Debi knew she deserved it.
(c) Her daughter had always been a free-spirit.
(d) She taught her daughter how to save enough money to survive on her own.

5. What does Alma think the place Pammy works smells like?
(a) Patchouli.
(b) Hemp.
(c) Sweat.
(d) Crap.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Pammy work?

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

3. In what industry does Paulie work?

4. Who is the author of "Mother's Day"?

5. What does Pammy try to point out to her mother as they walk Pine Street at the start of the story?

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