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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 6 - 11.

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

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

3. What is Pammy doing while they walk Pine Street, which Alma finds nearly absurd?
(a) Holding Alma's hand.
(b) Talking loudly.
(c) Yelling at strangers.
(d) Telling everyone to wish her mother a Happy Mother's Day.

4. What does Debi think the salesman from Ohio might have to explain to "St. Whoever" (6) after he dies?
(a) Not always stopping when she asks.
(b) Stealing from his job.
(c) Verbally berating Debi.
(d) Cheating on his wife.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Paul, Sr., once call Alma while he was drunk?

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

3. What does Alma recall about Debi's parents?

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

5. What does Alma recall doing when she had once found Paul, Sr. passed out on their porch?

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