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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Pammy try to point out to her mother as they walk Pine Street at the start of the story?
(a) Purple flowers.
(b) The rain clouds.
(c) All the traffic.
(d) The nice houses.

4. What does Alma recall Paul, Sr. doing the time Pammy slapped her?
(a) He walked by and said nothing.
(b) He yelled at Alma for bugging Pammy.
(c) He slapped her back.
(d) He punished Pammy for two weeks.

5. 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) Apathetic.
(b) Excited.
(c) Frightened.
(d) Impressed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Pammy work?

2. What did Alma once do when Pammy and Paulie did not listen to her at the zoo?

3. What does Paulie claim his father did to him when he punched him in the groin when he was young?

4. Where does Alma say she wants to go when Pammy suggests they walk up Pickle Street?

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

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