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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Paulie miss the Mother's Day outing with Pammy and Alma?
(a) He had the dates mixed up.
(b) His flight was delayed.
(c) He missed his flight.
(d) He slept in.

2. What does Alma recall doing when she had once found Paul, Sr. passed out on their porch?
(a) She kicked him.
(b) She helped him to bed.
(c) She called the cops on him.
(d) She poured cold water on his head.

3. Where does Pammy work?
(a) No Trees Need Die.
(b) No Animals Need Die.
(c) No People Should Go Hungry.
(d) No Guns Necessary.

4. What is Pammy doing while they walk Pine Street, which Alma finds nearly absurd?
(a) Yelling at strangers.
(b) Telling everyone to wish her mother a Happy Mother's Day.
(c) Holding Alma's hand.
(d) Talking loudly.

5. What did Paulie try to give Alma and Paul, Sr. when they nearly lost their house?
(a) His life savings.
(b) A couple of crumpled dollar bills.
(c) A cup of pennies.
(d) Several gold pieces.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Alma thankful Pammy and Paulie had not been bugging her about during this visit?

3. 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?

4. Who is the author of "Mother's Day"?

5. What does Alma recall about Debi's parents?

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