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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Pammy and Paulie witness one fourth of July when they were young and playing with sparklers?
(a) A car accident.
(b) Paul, Sr. having sex with another woman.
(c) Their parents having sex.
(d) Paul, Sr. hit Alma.

2. What is Alma thankful Pammy and Paulie had not been bugging her about during this visit?
(a) Finding a boyfriend.
(b) Her drinking.
(c) Her smoking.
(d) Her looks.

3. 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 missed his flight.
(d) He slept in.

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

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

6. What does Alma recall doing when she had once found Paul, Sr. passed out on their porch?
(a) She helped him to bed.
(b) She called the cops on him.
(c) She kicked him.
(d) She poured cold water on his head.

7. What is Debi doing outside of her house when Alma sees her as she and Pammy reach the house?
(a) Mowing her lawn.
(b) Planting roses.
(c) Sweeping her sidewalk.
(d) Painting her house.

8. What was Paul, Sr.'s occupation?
(a) Cab driver.
(b) Arborist.
(c) Salesman.
(d) Gardener.

9. Where does Alma say she wants to go when Pammy suggests they walk up Pickle Street?
(a) Dress shopping.
(b) To the movies.
(c) Out for lunch.
(d) Paul, Sr.'s grave.

10. What does Pammy wear while out with her mother on Mother's Day?
(a) A very short dress.
(b) A sweatshirt with a crossed-out machine gun on it.
(c) A t-shirt with a half-naked guy on it.
(d) A torn sweater and ripped jeans.

11. Where does Pammy work?
(a) No Animals Need Die.
(b) No People Should Go Hungry.
(c) No Guns Necessary.
(d) No Trees Need Die.

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

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

14. Who is Elieen who Alma recalls when thinking of Pammy and Paulie's younger days?
(a) Paulie's ex-girlfriend.
(b) Paulie's teacher.
(c) Pammy's best friend.
(d) Pammy's first girlfriend.

15. What did Paulie try to give Alma and Paul, Sr. when they nearly lost their house?
(a) A couple of crumpled dollar bills.
(b) Several gold pieces.
(c) A cup of pennies.
(d) His life savings.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alma think the place Pammy works smells like?

2. What word did Paul, Sr. once use to describe "the efficacy of his tree stimulator" (3)?

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

4. How does Alma feel about what her daughter tries to point out to her as the walk Pine Street at the start of the story?

5. What did Paul, Sr., once call Alma while he was drunk?

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