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

2. What did Alma once do when Pammy and Paulie did not listen to her at the zoo?
(a) She had Paul, Sr. take them home.
(b) She left them there.
(c) She called the cops.
(d) She spanked them both.

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

4. Why did Paulie miss the Mother's Day outing with Pammy and Alma?
(a) His flight was delayed.
(b) He had the dates mixed up.
(c) He slept in.
(d) He missed his flight.

5. How does Debi describe Alma's face when she first sees her from across the street?
(a) Sour lemon.
(b) Shriveled apple.
(c) Big old prune.
(d) Fuzzy peach.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Alma feel her children ruined when it came to her and Paul, Sr.'s relationship?

2. Who is Elieen who Alma recalls when thinking of Pammy and Paulie's younger days?

3. What instrument did Pammy play briefly when she was younger?

4. Where does Pammy work?

5. What does Alma recall doing when she had once found Paul, Sr. passed out on their porch?

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