View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Elieen who Alma recalls when thinking of Pammy and Paulie's younger days?
(a) Pammy's first girlfriend.
(b) Paulie's teacher.
(c) Paulie's ex-girlfriend.
(d) Pammy's best friend.

2. How does Debi describe Alma's face when she first sees her from across the street?
(a) Fuzzy peach.
(b) Sour lemon.
(c) Big old prune.
(d) Shriveled apple.

3. What did Debi's ex-lover, the salesman from Ohio, always have with him?
(a) Blindfolds.
(b) A whip.
(c) Whipped cream.
(d) A leather thong.

4. Where does Alma say she wants to go when Pammy suggests they walk up Pickle Street?
(a) To the movies.
(b) Out for lunch.
(c) Paul, Sr.'s grave.
(d) Dress shopping.

5. What did Alma feel her children ruined when it came to her and Paul, Sr.'s relationship?
(a) Their financial stability.
(b) Their vacationing.
(c) Their communication.
(d) Their sex life.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What word did Paul, Sr. once use to describe "the efficacy of his tree stimulator" (3)?

3. What word is repeated when Debi thinks of her relationship with her daughter?

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

5. Why does Debi refuse to judge Alma or anyone?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 240 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample