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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Debi think of herself as a mother?
(a) Too lenient.
(b) Too strict.
(c) Neglectful.
(d) Generous.

2. What did Paul buy Alma for her birthday not long before he died?
(a) A Black Cadillac.
(b) A Green Karmann Ghia.
(c) A Blue Scorpio.
(d) A Red Granada.

3. In what industry does Paulie work?
(a) Banking.
(b) Construction.
(c) Education.
(d) Ad sales.

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

5. What did Alma feel her children ruined when it came to her and Paul, Sr.'s relationship?
(a) Their financial stability.
(b) Their vacationing.
(c) Their sex life.
(d) Their communication.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Pammy try to point out to her mother as they walk Pine Street at the start of the story?

3. When Pammy snaps Alma out of her daydream when they are walking, what reason does Alma give for stopping?

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 see Paulie doing the day before at Wegmans?

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