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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 slept in.
(b) He missed his flight.
(c) He had the dates mixed up.
(d) His flight was delayed.

2. Where does Alma say she wants to go when Pammy suggests they walk up Pickle Street?
(a) To the movies.
(b) Paul, Sr.'s grave.
(c) Out for lunch.
(d) Dress shopping.

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

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

5. What did Paul, Sr., once call Alma while he was drunk?
(a) Peggy.
(b) Milly.
(c) Muffin.
(d) Lolly.

Short Answer 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?

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

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

4. In what industry does Paulie work?

5. When Pammy snaps Alma out of her daydream when they are walking, what reason does Alma give for stopping?

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