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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Pammy try to point out to her mother as they walk Pine Street at the start of the story?
(a) All the traffic.
(b) The nice houses.
(c) Purple flowers.
(d) The rain clouds.

2. What does Debi imagine Alma would say to her if they were in Heaven at the same time?
(a) Sorry I was a super-snoot to you.
(b) Who let you in?
(c) We don't belong here.
(d) Thanks for taking care of my Paul.

3. What instrument did Pammy play briefly when she was younger?
(a) Trumpet.
(b) Harp.
(c) Drums.
(d) Piccolo.

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) Cheating on his wife.
(c) Verbally berating Debi.
(d) Stealing from his job.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Pammy work?

3. In what industry does Paulie work?

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

5. What did Debi do a few days after Paul's funeral?

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