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

3. What does Alma recall Pammy doing once when Alma tried to adjust her collar when she was younger?
(a) Holding her hand.
(b) Slapping her.
(c) Kissing her cheek.
(d) Crying.

4. What does Paulie claim his father did to him when he punched him in the groin when he was young?
(a) Sent him to sleep in the shed.
(b) Called the cops on him.
(c) Punched him right back.
(d) Sent him to be without supper.

5. What does Alma recall doing when she had once found Paul, Sr. passed out on their porch?
(a) She called the cops on him.
(b) She kicked him.
(c) She helped him to bed.
(d) She poured cold water on his head.

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

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

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

9. Who is Elieen who Alma recalls when thinking of Pammy and Paulie's younger days?
(a) Paulie's ex-girlfriend.
(b) Pammy's first girlfriend.
(c) Pammy's best friend.
(d) Paulie's teacher.

10. When Pammy snaps Alma out of her daydream when they are walking, what reason does Alma give for stopping?
(a) She thought she forgot something at the restaurant.
(b) Her knees hurt.
(c) She cannot remember where she is.
(d) She was daydreaming.

11. Where does Alma say she wants to go when Pammy suggests they walk up Pickle Street?
(a) Dress shopping.
(b) Out for lunch.
(c) To the movies.
(d) Paul, Sr.'s grave.

12. What does Alma wish Pammy would have worn on their Mother's Day outing?
(a) A nice dress or pants suit.
(b) A silk blouse and slacks.
(c) Something more casual.
(d) Shorts and a tank top.

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

14. Who is the author of "Mother's Day"?
(a) David Foster Wallace.
(b) George Orwell.
(c) George Saunders.
(d) John Cheever.

15. 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 sex life.
(d) Their financial stability.