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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In addition to working "dumb jobs" (3) and never marrying, what are Pammy and Paulie always doing?
(a) Moving from one apartment to another.
(b) Asking Alma for money.
(c) Talking about their feelings.
(d) Going on fad diets.

2. What does Pammy wear while out with her mother on Mother's Day?
(a) A very short dress.
(b) A t-shirt with a half-naked guy on it.
(c) A sweatshirt with a crossed-out machine gun on it.
(d) A torn sweater and ripped jeans.

3. Who does Debi refer to as the love of her life?
(a) Carl.
(b) Tom.
(c) Phil.
(d) Paul.

4. In what industry does Paulie work?
(a) Construction.
(b) Ad sales.
(c) Banking.
(d) Education.

5. What was Paul, Sr.'s occupation?
(a) Arborist.
(b) Cab driver.
(c) Gardener.
(d) Salesman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Paulie miss the Mother's Day outing with Pammy and Alma?

2. What is Pammy doing while they walk Pine Street, which Alma finds nearly absurd?

3. How does Debi try to justify her daughter leaving without a word?

4. What did Debi do a few days after Paul's funeral?

5. How did Alma respond when Pammy suggested Debi Hather was an old friend?

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