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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 does Alma recall Pammy doing once when Alma tried to adjust her collar when she was younger?
(a) Slapping her.
(b) Crying.
(c) Kissing her cheek.
(d) Holding her hand.

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

3. 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.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Who is Elieen who Alma recalls when thinking of Pammy and Paulie's younger days?

5. What is Pammy doing while they walk Pine Street, which Alma finds nearly absurd?

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