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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 instrument did Pammy play briefly when she was younger?
(a) Trumpet.
(b) Drums.
(c) Harp.
(d) Piccolo.

2. What did Alma feel her children ruined when it came to her and Paul, Sr.'s relationship?
(a) Their communication.
(b) Their sex life.
(c) Their financial stability.
(d) Their vacationing.

3. What is Alma thankful Pammy and Paulie had not been bugging her about during this visit?
(a) Her smoking.
(b) Her drinking.
(c) Her looks.
(d) Finding a boyfriend.

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

5. What does Alma wish Pammy would have worn on their Mother's Day outing?
(a) Something more casual.
(b) A nice dress or pants suit.
(c) Shorts and a tank top.
(d) A silk blouse and slacks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alma recall Pammy doing once when Alma tried to adjust her collar when she was younger?

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?

3. What did Pammy take Alma to on Mother's Day?

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

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

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