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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 Barrett safeguard unsure bets?
(a) He insures his money.
(b) He makes small bets when Paul isn't sure.
(c) He makes more than one bet when Paul isn't sure.
(d) He only bets borrowed money.

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

3. What happens to Paul's eyes when he plays with his favorite toy?
(a) They turn dark.
(b) They glaze over.
(c) They close.
(d) They brighten up.

4. Who has helped Paul make his fortune?
(a) Barrett.
(b) Mother.
(c) Oscar.
(d) Joan.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Paul's expression after Mother's birthday described?

2. Why does someone try to send Paul on a trip after Mother's birthday?

3. Who put Paul's family in debt?

4. Who whispers that they need more?

5. How does Mother feel after she gets her birthday money?

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