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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 recall Paul telling her in the last year of his life?
(a) He never loved Alma.
(b) He never loved Debi.
(c) He had never been so happy.
(d) He regretted cheating on Alma.

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

3. What nickname does Alma recall using for Pammy when she was young?
(a) Pammy-Pam.
(b) Pammy-Putt.
(c) Pammy-Pout-face.
(d) Pammy-Perfect.

4. What did Paulie try to give Alma and Paul, Sr. when they nearly lost their house?
(a) His life savings.
(b) A couple of crumpled dollar bills.
(c) Several gold pieces.
(d) A cup of pennies.

5. What does Alma think the place Pammy works smells like?
(a) Patchouli.
(b) Crap.
(c) Hemp.
(d) Sweat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alma see after she attempts to admit she was wrong after she died?

2. What term does Debi use for Alma when thinking of her snobbiness?

3. When Pammy snaps Alma out of her daydream when they are walking, what reason does Alma give for stopping?

4. What does Pammy try to point out to her mother as they walk Pine Street at the start of the story?

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

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