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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 1-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Mother like to lord over?
(a) Her children.
(b) Everyone in town.
(c) Her siblings.
(d) Her husband.

2. What branch of military was Barrett involved in?
(a) The Air Force.
(b) The Army.
(c) The Navy.
(d) The Marines.

3. What does Paul think he has found through the betting?
(a) Love.
(b) Success.
(c) Money.
(d) Luck.

4. Who does Mother blame in private for being so poor?
(a) Her children.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her husband.
(d) Herself.

5. How does Mother feel in her house?
(a) Frustrated.
(b) Miserable.
(c) Content.
(d) Grateful.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Joan teach Paul all about?

2. How does the author describe Mother's taste in things?

3. Who is Mother's most important servant?

4. How does Barrett describe Paul's talent?

5. What makes Mother such an unlikable character?

(see the answer key)

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