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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 Debi imagine Alma would learn about her husband when she reached Heaven and watched the movie of her life?
(a) He did not make it to Heaven.
(b) He was always faithful.
(c) He was a drunk.
(d) He cheated on her constantly.

2. Why does Debi refuse to judge Alma or anyone?
(a) She believes one should be curious, not judgmental.
(b) One should not judge others if they do not want to be judged themselves.
(c) To judge was to dominate.
(d) Judging was not loving.

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

4. How does Debi try to justify her daughter leaving without a word?
(a) She taught her daughter how to save enough money to survive on her own.
(b) Debi knew she deserved it.
(c) Her daughter had always been a free-spirit.
(d) She raised a bold, independent girl.

5. What does Alma recall Paul, Sr. doing the time Pammy slapped her?
(a) He slapped her back.
(b) He punished Pammy for two weeks.
(c) He walked by and said nothing.
(d) He yelled at Alma for bugging Pammy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Debi use in the Mac-n-cheese for her daughter and her male friend when they had no milk?

2. Why did Paulie miss the Mother's Day outing with Pammy and Alma?

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

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

5. What does Debi think the salesman from Ohio might have to explain to "St. Whoever" (6) after he dies?

(see the answer key)

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