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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) Excited.
(b) Apathetic.
(c) Impressed.
(d) Frightened.

2. What was Paul, Sr.'s occupation?
(a) Gardener.
(b) Cab driver.
(c) Salesman.
(d) Arborist.

3. What did Pammy and Paulie witness one fourth of July when they were young and playing with sparklers?
(a) Their parents having sex.
(b) Paul, Sr. having sex with another woman.
(c) Paul, Sr. hit Alma.
(d) A car accident.

4. In what industry does Paulie work?
(a) Banking.
(b) Ad sales.
(c) Construction.
(d) Education.

5. What did Pammy take Alma to on Mother's Day?
(a) The movies.
(b) Lunch.
(c) A hotel.
(d) A park.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Paulie try to give Alma and Paul, Sr. when they nearly lost their house?

2. In addition to working "dumb jobs" (3) and never marrying, what are Pammy and Paulie always doing?

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

4. What does Pammy try to point out to her mother as they walk Pine Street at the start of the story?

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

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