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1. Who is Pammy? Who is Alma? Why are they together at the start of "Mother's Day"?

Alma is Pammy's mother. They are together because it is Mother's Day and Pammy took her mother out for lunch.

2. How does Alma feel about Pammy pointing out the purple flowers to her on their walk? What is Pammy wearing and how does Alma feel about her outfit?

Alma wonders why Pammy is making such a big deal about the same flowers that bloom every year. Pammy wears a sweatshirt with a machine gun crossed out on it. Alma thinks it is inappropriate and wishes she would have dressed up a bit.

3. Who is Paul, Sr.? What did he do for work? Was he successful? How do you know?

Paul, Sr. is Alma's deceased husband. He worked as a salesman selling tree stimulators. Paul was not successful. Alma recalls how they nearly lost their house during those days.

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