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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 Mother feel while at a party?
(a) Worried.
(b) Important.
(c) Wonderful.
(d) Frustrated.

2. Why does Paul refuse his trip after his Mother's birthday?
(a) It would use up too much money.
(b) He doesn't deserve it.
(c) It is not what the house wants.
(d) He has to focus on the derby.

3. What impresses Paul's uncle about Paul?
(a) His height.
(b) His intelligence.
(c) His endurance.
(d) His intensity.

4. What is strange about what Paul makes his first bet on with his Uncle?
(a) It is a young horse.
(b) It is an old rider.
(c) It is a past winner.
(d) It is an outsider.

5. How much does Paul win in the big race?
(a) 5,500 pounds.
(b) 80,000 pounds.
(c) 55,000 pounds.
(d) 8,000 pounds.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is hired for Paul after Mother gets her birthday money?

2. Why does Mother say she is not successful?

3. What does Paul's uncle do when Paul makes his first bet?

4. Why does Mother tell her children they are poor?

5. What is Paul's main motivation?

(see the answer key)

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