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

2. What does Alma recall about Debi's parents?
(a) They both had limps.
(b) They were deaf.
(c) They were hippies.
(d) They were dancers.

3. What word did Paul, Sr. once use to describe "the efficacy of his tree stimulator" (3)?
(a) Spontaneous.
(b) Nebulous.
(c) Fabulous.
(d) Treacherous.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pammy wear while out with her mother on Mother's Day?

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

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

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

5. 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?

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