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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Impressed.
(c) Excited.
(d) Frightened.

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

3. What does Paulie claim his father did to him when he punched him in the groin when he was young?
(a) Punched him right back.
(b) Sent him to be without supper.
(c) Sent him to sleep in the shed.
(d) Called the cops on him.

4. What is Debi doing outside of her house when Alma sees her as she and Pammy reach the house?
(a) Mowing her lawn.
(b) Painting her house.
(c) Planting roses.
(d) Sweeping her sidewalk.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Alma remember Debi when they were in high school?

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

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

4. Where does Pammy work?

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

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