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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 1 - 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 helped him to bed.
(d) She poured cold water on his head.

3. How does Alma remember Debi when they were in high school?
(a) A strange, trashy girl.
(b) A dirty, rude girl.
(c) A bright, charming girl.
(d) A quiet, conservative girl.

4. What did Pammy and Paulie witness one fourth of July when they were young and playing with sparklers?
(a) Paul, Sr. having sex with another woman.
(b) Paul, Sr. hit Alma.
(c) A car accident.
(d) Their parents having sex.

5. Where does Alma say she wants to go when Pammy suggests they walk up Pickle Street?
(a) Out for lunch.
(b) Paul, Sr.'s grave.
(c) To the movies.
(d) Dress shopping.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Alma recall Paul, Sr. doing the time Pammy slapped her?

3. What does Alma think the place Pammy works smells like?

4. What did Alma feel her children ruined when it came to her and Paul, Sr.'s relationship?

5. What instrument did Pammy play briefly when she was younger?

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