View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Al Fowler and his cousin leave Debi's daughter after she ran away?
(a) Philly.
(b) Phoenix.
(c) Portland.
(d) Palm Springs.

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

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

4. What does Debi recall her daughter learning a lot about when she was younger?
(a) The French Revolution.
(b) The Civil War.
(c) The American Indian Wars.
(d) The Industrial Revolution.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What word is repeated when Debi thinks of her relationship with her daughter?

2. What did Debi see Paulie doing the day before at Wegmans?

3. What was the age difference between Debi and the salesman from Ohio?

4. What does Debi imagine Alma would say to her if they were in Heaven at the same time?

5. What does Debi recall her daughter doing when she brought a boy named Rob over, which Debi could not fathom?

Short Essay Questions

1. When did Vicky leave? Where did she go? With whom? What was the last word Debi received from her daughter?

2. Who is Vicky? Describe her relationship with Debi.

3. What does Pammy say to Alma when they first see Debi? How does Alma respond?

4. Describe the scene at Paul's gravesite a few days after his funeral.

5. What was Debi's relationship with Paul, Sr.? How does Debi feel about Paul and his behavior?

6. What happened when Vicky brought a boy name Rob over? In what way did Debi embarrass Vicky? What did Vicky do that Debi found absurd?

7. Why does Debi think she should have been born in the future?

8. What has Debi done in her past which she admits makes her no angel?

9. How does Debi try to cope with the fact that Vicky ran away from her?

10. Why is Debi surprised Alma's children pay any attention to her on Mother's Day? What did Debi see Paulie doing at Wegman's the day before Mother's Day?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 815 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample