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

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

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 Industrial Revolution.
(d) The American Indian Wars.

5. What did Debi's ex-lover, the salesman from Ohio, always have with him?
(a) Whipped cream.
(b) Blindfolds.
(c) A leather thong.
(d) A whip.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Pammy ask Alma as she stares at Debi from across the street?

4. Who does Debi refer to as the love of her life?

5. What did Debi use in the Mac-n-cheese for her daughter and her male friend when they had no milk?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. 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?

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

8. 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?

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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