View a FREE sample

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

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) Purple flowers.
(b) The nice houses.
(c) The rain clouds.
(d) All the traffic.

2. What is Debi doing outside of her house when Alma sees her as she and Pammy reach the house?
(a) Painting her house.
(b) Planting roses.
(c) Mowing her lawn.
(d) Sweeping her sidewalk.

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

4. What was Paul, Sr.'s occupation?
(a) Arborist.
(b) Salesman.
(c) Gardener.
(d) Cab driver.

5. How did Alma respond when Pammy suggested Debi Hather was an old friend?
(a) She said she had never seen the woman in her life.
(b) She said she used to sleep with her father.
(c) She said she never meant anything to them.
(d) She said she was not sure Debi would remember her.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Alma recall about Debi's parents?

3. Why is Debi most disappointed when the heavy rain starts to fall?

4. Where did Al Fowler and his cousin leave Debi's daughter after she ran away?

5. Who is Elieen who Alma recalls when thinking of Pammy and Paulie's younger days?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 303 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample