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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Pammy suggest Alma do when Debi waves at her?
(a) Ignore her.
(b) Flip her off.
(c) Wave back.
(d) Tell her off.

3. What did Debi's daughter do before a parade once to make their house look more presentable?
(a) Mow their lawn.
(b) Buy a bird bath.
(c) Plant roses.
(d) Paint their house.

4. What does Debi think the salesman from Ohio might have to explain to "St. Whoever" (6) after he dies?
(a) Verbally berating Debi.
(b) Not always stopping when she asks.
(c) Stealing from his job.
(d) Cheating on his wife.

5. How long had it been since Debi last heard from her daughter?
(a) 32 years.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 3 weeks.
(d) 10 years.

6. What does Debi recall her daughter doing when she brought a boy named Rob over, which Debi could not fathom?
(a) She did not wear makeup.
(b) She kept her retainer on.
(c) She dressed in sweatpants.
(d) She talked about school.

7. What did Debi use in the Mac-n-cheese for her daughter and her male friend when they had no milk?
(a) Extra butter.
(b) Strawberry yogurt.
(c) Pancake syrup.
(d) Peanut butter.

8. What did Paul once give to Debi after they had sex behind St. Jude's?
(a) A bracelet.
(b) A love note.
(c) An engagement ring.
(d) Lingerie.

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

10. What is Debi's daughter's name?
(a) Viv.
(b) Vanna.
(c) Vicky.
(d) Velma.

11. Why does Debi refuse to judge Alma or anyone?
(a) Judging was not loving.
(b) One should not judge others if they do not want to be judged themselves.
(c) She believes one should be curious, not judgmental.
(d) To judge was to dominate.

12. What does Debi finally do when Alma continues to glare at her "as if stuck"(8)?
(a) She flips her off.
(b) She lifts her shirt.
(c) She waves.
(d) She goes inside.

13. What word is repeated when Debi thinks of her relationship with her daughter?
(a) Tense.
(b) Symbiotic.
(c) Excruciating.
(d) Easy.

14. What did Debi see Paulie doing the day before at Wegmans?
(a) Buying nips of whiskey.
(b) Buying flowers for Alma.
(c) Trying to steal cigarettes.
(d) Applying for a job.

15. What was the age difference between Debi and the salesman from Ohio?
(a) 8 years.
(b) 1 year.
(c) 25 years.
(d) 15 years.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Debi recall her daughter learning a lot about when she was younger?

3. How does Debi think of herself as a mother?

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

5. What did Debi's ex-lover, the salesman from Ohio, always have with him?

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