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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 12 - 18 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Debi do when Alma refuses her help during the hail storm?
(a) She yells obscenities at her.
(b) She throws the umbrella at her.
(c) She goes in her house and slams the door.
(d) She flips her off.

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

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

4. Why is Debi most disappointed when the heavy rain starts to fall?
(a) She will not get to tend to her garden.
(b) Her Mother's Day plans will be ruined.
(c) She might have to help Alma.
(d) She will be stuck inside all day.

5. Who does Debi refer to as the love of her life?
(a) Carl.
(b) Phil.
(c) Tom.
(d) Paul.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Alma asked when she sees Paul, Sr. after her death?

2. How did Alma respond when Pammy suggested Debi Hather was an old friend?

3. How does Debi describe her daughter when thinking "somehow she'd go stuck with the wrong kid" (7)?

4. What does Debi imagine Alma would learn about her husband when she reached Heaven and watched the movie of her life?

5. What does Debi think of Alma as a mother?

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