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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Debi think of herself as a mother?
(a) Too strict.
(b) Neglectful.
(c) Too lenient.
(d) Generous.

2. What does Debi think she should do to Alma that "would freak the old bitch out" (6)?
(a) Lift up her shirt.
(b) Slap her.
(c) Run across the street and hug her.
(d) Yell something obscene about her husband.

3. What does Alma recall Paul, Sr. doing the time Pammy slapped her?
(a) He slapped her back.
(b) He walked by and said nothing.
(c) He punished Pammy for two weeks.
(d) He yelled at Alma for bugging Pammy.

4. What does Pammy try to point out to her mother as they walk Pine Street at the start of the story?
(a) The rain clouds.
(b) The nice houses.
(c) All the traffic.
(d) Purple flowers.

5. How does Debi describe her daughter when thinking "somehow she'd go stuck with the wrong kid" (7)?
(a) Wild.
(b) Uptight.
(c) Snooty.
(d) Out-there.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Pammy and Paulie witness one fourth of July when they were young and playing with sparklers?

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

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

4. Why did Paulie miss the Mother's Day outing with Pammy and Alma?

5. What instrument did Pammy play briefly when she was younger?

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