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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In addition to working "dumb jobs" (3) and never marrying, what are Pammy and Paulie always doing?
(a) Moving from one apartment to another.
(b) Going on fad diets.
(c) Asking Alma for money.
(d) Talking about their feelings.

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

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

4. Why did Paulie miss the Mother's Day outing with Pammy and Alma?
(a) He missed his flight.
(b) His flight was delayed.
(c) He slept in.
(d) He had the dates mixed up.

5. When reflecting on her past, what does Debi think of "as a form of joyous overflow" (6)?
(a) Raising her daughter.
(b) Sleeping with men.
(c) Doing drugs.
(d) Picking on Alma.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Debi try to justify her daughter leaving without a word?

3. What is Pammy doing while they walk Pine Street, which Alma finds nearly absurd?

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

5. In what industry does Paulie work?

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