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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mother say Paul has that she needs?
(a) Devotion.
(b) Courage.
(c) Luck.
(d) Brains.

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

3. Why does Mother say she is not successful?
(a) Her husband is unlucky.
(b) She has a short attention span.
(c) Her family is dead.
(d) She was never sent to school.

4. When does Barrett make big bets?
(a) When Oscar makes the same bet.
(b) When Paul is certain.
(c) When the weather is right.
(d) When he gets paid.

5. How does Paul hope to win his mother's love?
(a) By fixing the house.
(b) By being smart.
(c) By making money.
(d) By making his father successful.

Short Answer Questions

1. What disintegrates shortly after Mother gets married?

2. What never seems to be enough for Mother?

3. What is Paul's uncle a fanatic about?

4. What branch of military was Barrett involved in?

5. Who hates to watch Paul when he plays with his toy?

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