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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Debi recall her daughter doing when she brought a boy named Rob over, which Debi could not fathom?
(a) She talked about school.
(b) She dressed in sweatpants.
(c) She did not wear makeup.
(d) She kept her retainer on.

3. What did Debi's daughter do before a parade once to make their house look more presentable?
(a) Plant roses.
(b) Buy a bird bath.
(c) Mow their lawn.
(d) Paint their house.

4. What does Debi recall Paul telling her in the last year of his life?
(a) He never loved Alma.
(b) He regretted cheating on Alma.
(c) He had never been so happy.
(d) He never loved Debi.

5. What does Pammy suggest Alma do when Debi waves at her?
(a) Ignore her.
(b) Wave back.
(c) Flip her off.
(d) Tell her off.

6. How does Debi describe her daughter when thinking "somehow she'd go stuck with the wrong kid" (7)?
(a) Wild.
(b) Uptight.
(c) Out-there.
(d) Snooty.

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

8. When reflecting on her past, what does Debi think of "as a form of joyous overflow" (6)?
(a) Doing drugs.
(b) Picking on Alma.
(c) Sleeping with men.
(d) Raising her daughter.

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

10. How did Alma respond when Pammy suggested Debi Hather was an old friend?
(a) She said she was not sure Debi would remember her.
(b) She said she never meant anything to them.
(c) She said she had never seen the woman in her life.
(d) She said she used to sleep with her father.

11. How does Debi try to justify her daughter leaving without a word?
(a) Her daughter had always been a free-spirit.
(b) She taught her daughter how to save enough money to survive on her own.
(c) Debi knew she deserved it.
(d) She raised a bold, independent girl.

12. How long had it been since Debi last heard from her daughter?
(a) 3 weeks.
(b) 10 years.
(c) 32 years.
(d) 6 months.

13. What does Debi imagine Alma would learn about her husband when she reached Heaven and watched the movie of her life?
(a) He did not make it to Heaven.
(b) He was always faithful.
(c) He was a drunk.
(d) He cheated on her constantly.

14. What does Debi think the salesman from Ohio might have to explain to "St. Whoever" (6) after he dies?
(a) Not always stopping when she asks.
(b) Cheating on his wife.
(c) Stealing from his job.
(d) Verbally berating Debi.

15. What does Debi think of Alma as a mother?
(a) She was mean.
(b) She was generous.
(c) She was strict but fair.
(d) She was overly affectionate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Debi recall her daughter learning a lot about when she was younger?

2. What does Pammy ask Alma as she stares at Debi from across the street?

3. Who does Debi refer to as the love of her life?

4. What is Debi's daughter's name?

5. What did Debi do a few days after Paul's funeral?

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