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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Debi imagine Alma would learn about her husband when she reached Heaven and watched the movie of her life?
(a) He cheated on her constantly.
(b) He did not make it to Heaven.
(c) He was a drunk.
(d) He was always faithful.

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

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

4. What does Debi think of Alma as a mother?
(a) She was generous.
(b) She was strict but fair.
(c) She was overly affectionate.
(d) She was mean.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Debi describe her daughter when thinking "somehow she'd go stuck with the wrong kid" (7)?

2. What does Pammy suggest Alma do when Debi waves at her?

3. What does Debi think the salesman from Ohio might have to explain to "St. Whoever" (6) after he dies?

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

5. Why does Debi refuse to judge Alma or anyone?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. 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?

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