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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 does Paul's uncle do when Paul makes his first bet?
(a) Sighs.
(b) Laughs.
(c) All of these.
(d) Yells.

2. What does Paul tell his uncle he knows a lot about?
(a) Politics.
(b) Horses.
(c) Money.
(d) Betting.

3. How does Mother respond when Paul asks her a question on her birthday?
(a) She makes a phone call.
(b) She leaves the house.
(c) She hugs him.
(d) She slaps him.

4. Who does Mother blame for her lack of success in life?
(a) Her parents.
(b) Herself.
(c) Her husband.
(d) Her children.

5. How does Barrett know what to bet on?
(a) He reads about it.
(b) He dreams about it.
(c) Paul tells him.
(d) He watches Oscar.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Mother ask about Paul's last words?

2. What never seems to be enough for Mother?

3. Where does Barrett think Paul got his talent?

4. What does Mother say Paul has that she needs?

5. What is Paul's face full of after the party?

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