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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 does Debi recall Paul telling her in the last year of his life?
(a) He never loved Alma.
(b) He regretted cheating on Alma.
(c) He had never been so happy.
(d) He never loved Debi.

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

3. What does Debi recall her daughter learning a lot about when she was younger?
(a) The French Revolution.
(b) The Industrial Revolution.
(c) The American Indian Wars.
(d) The Civil War.

4. What did Debi's daughter do before a parade once to make their house look more presentable?
(a) Mow their lawn.
(b) Plant roses.
(c) Paint their house.
(d) Buy a bird bath.

5. How does Debi describe Alma's face when she first sees her from across the street?
(a) Shriveled apple.
(b) Sour lemon.
(c) Big old prune.
(d) Fuzzy peach.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Pammy snaps Alma out of her daydream when they are walking, what reason does Alma give for stopping?

2. Who is Elieen who Alma recalls when thinking of Pammy and Paulie's younger days?

3. How long had it been since Debi last heard from her daughter?

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

5. What did Pammy and Paulie witness one fourth of July when they were young and playing with sparklers?

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