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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 6 - 11.

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 was a drunk.
(c) He did not make it to Heaven.
(d) He was always faithful.

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

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

4. What is Pammy doing while they walk Pine Street, which Alma finds nearly absurd?
(a) Talking loudly.
(b) Holding Alma's hand.
(c) Telling everyone to wish her mother a Happy Mother's Day.
(d) Yelling at strangers.

5. What instrument did Pammy play briefly when she was younger?
(a) Trumpet.
(b) Drums.
(c) Harp.
(d) Piccolo.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the author of "Mother's Day"?

2. Where does Pammy work?

3. What does Alma recall Pammy doing once when Alma tried to adjust her collar when she was younger?

4. Why did Alma begin wearing "the wildest underthings" (4) when her children were young?

5. How does Debi try to justify her daughter leaving without a word?

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